Over the weekend I was coming back from a job interview and was pulled for speeding. When he asked for my license I opened my wallet and saw that it wasn't in it's place so I said it looked like I didn't have it on me (One of the supervisors at the place of business had made a copy of my license because I just got hired and I thought he didn't give it back to me since we were busy with some things)
The officer gave me a warning for speeding but a $40 ticket for not presenting my license. After that I drove back to the place of business but when I talked to him, he said he had given it back to me. Turns out it was in another flap in my wallet. Minor mistake, but $40!
On the back it says Plead Guilty with Explanation. Do you think it would be worth it to go to the waiver hearing under these circumstances. I know it's $40, but it's $40.
2007-03-14 14:50:16 · 10 answers · asked by confusedbrainchild 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
If you had your license the entire time, you were not guilty.
Therefore, why plea guilty with an explanation? Take the chance that the officer may not show up. Would help if you brought the point of contact along as a witness but if he is your future employer - that may not be a good idea.
The officer will say that you had no license. You will argue that the license was in another flap and that you placed your license there by mistake after your job interview. I think you will win.
2007-03-14 15:02:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh sure, go to court with this. Explain to the judge that you did in fact have the license. That when you got it back from the guy who copied it you were excited about getting the job and simply put in the wrong place in your wallet. The court is more interested in that you do in fact have a driver's license. A decent judge will accept your story and, at best, dismiss the ticket or, at worst, suspend the fine.
Give it a shot. . .
2007-03-14 16:10:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may want to plead guilty with explanation.... Where I am from they call it pleading no contest. It usually is for moving violations where points are awarded and that is what raises the insurance rates. All I can see them doing is MAYBE lowering your fine. The police officer can prove whether or not you have a license even if you are unable to present it. The point is PRESENTING the license. Not that you don't have one at all. Technically it is your responsibility to know where it is. Sorry. Good Luck
2007-03-14 15:35:44 · answer #3 · answered by mikey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would make a copy of it and where it sits in your wallet, plus any documents stating you got the job that day. Mail it to the courts, explaining what happened and that it was an honest mistake. If you don't hear anything back, go before the judge. As busy as courts are now, they might welcome it. If not, no harm done. After all, it was an honest mistake. Good luck.
2007-03-14 15:40:31 · answer #4 · answered by johN p. aka-Hey you. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know where you were but in Florida there are no $40 speeding tickets. I would go to the waiver hearing and try to get it dismissed but if they don't dismiss it and you have to pay it anyway, it would still be less that a speeding ticket and less points on your drivers license.
2007-03-14 16:08:06 · answer #5 · answered by nana4dakids 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it's not a matter of principle, so you'd just be going to get the $40 waived. Be glad you didn't get the speeding ticket.
2007-03-14 14:58:37 · answer #6 · answered by normobrian 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would try and get out of it anyways, why not if you've got the time. Besides whats the worse they can do, make you pay the 40 dollars right?
2007-03-14 14:55:35 · answer #7 · answered by Ty19 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Colorado you can talk to the D.A. & tell you side of it. Let them know you were so uptight you just couldn't find the dar thing.
2007-03-14 15:21:35 · answer #8 · answered by ancestorhorse 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, if you get the right judge it could get tossed, no record/insurance hassles.
2007-03-14 14:58:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the court and tell judge what you just describe..I'm sure he will give you a brake ..
2007-03-14 14:55:53 · answer #10 · answered by eviot44 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋