I was going 41 in a 25 mph zone and I had my dog in the car. I just got my license about 2 monthes before I got the ticket. My dog was distracting me which made me unable to slow down because I didn't realize I was going so fast. The officer mailed the ticket home and I want to defer this ticket because it's my first. They sent me a court date but also an option of doing a Mitigation Hearing by Mail where I send in my statement in the mail and the judge decides. Should I appear in court or just send a statement? I live in Seattle, Washington.
2007-06-22 13:30:36 · 6 answers · asked by Cindy B 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Insurance & Registration
Most Cops won't show up in court and for the fact if you pay it it will automatically be put on your record but further more most judges will defer it if he thinks you have learned your lesson and will pay better attention from now on i hope this helps
2007-06-22 13:36:29 · answer #1 · answered by Jimmy T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mitigating is generally the way to go, in this case, you would be a fool to tell the judge what you just stated here. If you are a minor, you also weren't supposed to be driving without benefit of a licensed driver with you, as you would be in the probationary period.
2007-06-22 19:20:15 · answer #2 · answered by fisherwoman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Appear in court. For the court to make you pay, the officer who gave you the ticket HAS to appear. Most officers are too busy to appear at every ticket case so the court is usually forced to dismiss the case.
2007-06-22 13:33:42 · answer #3 · answered by Signilda 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
get a traffic lawyer that will be cheaper in the long run if you go to court and tell a judge you were distracted by a dog its over
2007-06-23 12:37:09 · answer #4 · answered by cheri h 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there's a could seem in courtroom field on the front of the value tag no count if it rather is not checked then you definately dont could, only deliver fee. If its basically a universal dashing value tag, you regularly dont could flow in any case provided which you fail to furnish ins or actual identity or something. yet while its no longer checked then your good to flow, only only be confident you get a reciept despatched to you and additionally you hold it for a minimum of a pair months only in case something happens...I consistently save reciepts only in case on each little thing...Im a worrier, cant help it.
2016-10-02 23:45:34 · answer #5 · answered by sisson 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Better chance if you appear in court and the cop doesn't...
2007-06-22 13:33:06 · answer #6 · answered by Matthew K 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋