i got a speeding ticket. since it's not fault (from my pt of view), i plea not guilty. they gave me a trial day to show up at the court. what is going to happen that day? am i going to be face to face with the cops who wrote me ticket? i've heard that if i lose, i have to pay for my ticket AND the court fee. if so, how much is the court fee? what do i have to prepare for the trial day. it is my first time.....any additional info would be appreciated.
2007-07-02 07:57:59 · 11 answers · asked by MoniJ 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
State: louisiana
2007-07-02 08:07:24 · update #1
State specific?
Or just call the number on the ticket and ask.
2007-07-02 08:01:26 · answer #1 · answered by wizjp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you go to court you have to pay the court fee no matter what. It is usually 50 dollars and most of the time unless the cops don't have the calibration printouts for that day it is very hard to argue a speeding ticket? Unless your car defies the laws of physics or the cop didn't get you with the radar or laser gun. Oh, and yes the cop will be there on the day of court
2007-07-02 08:01:45 · answer #2 · answered by lars2682 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the cop shows up, and has evidence of u speeding, most likely u do not have a chance. And u will have pay the court cost. It is usally, $100 or a little more. And if u can't pay right there & then ask the judge for an extention, usually they will give it to u. If the cop does not show up , then u don't pay nothing. I hope this helps. And good luck.
2007-07-02 08:08:48 · answer #3 · answered by myfamilyjulian 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will be difficult to prove that speeding was not your fault. In this case, you either were speeding or you were not. You will need to face the officer who wrote the ticket and prove that the officer is mistaken or wrong in the accusation. As far as court costs, most areas charge them anyway, whether you challenge the ticket or not. You do have the right to plead not guilty and to have a hearing on the matter, but proving your point my be difficult. This is not a beyond a reasonable doubt type of thing as it is not a criminal charge. good luck.
2007-07-02 08:04:53 · answer #4 · answered by fangtaiyang 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hmmm...depends on the state you live in. But if I were you, I'd ask for a hearing instead of a contest. I don't think you will face the cop face to face. But he/she may present to be a witness. And yeah I guess you'd pay the court fee if you lose. The fee should be less than $100 I think, at least in my state.
2007-07-02 08:04:25 · answer #5 · answered by Bored-In-Lab 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, you will have to face the officer who wrote the ticket, and the judge is very likely to take the word of the officer over yours. Plus, you will have to pay the court costs in addition to the ticket.
Should have just paid the ticket, would've saved you some money.
Help me, but I don't understand how it wasn't your fault. Are you saying the officer made you break the law?
2007-07-02 08:03:47 · answer #6 · answered by ஜSnazzlefrazzஜ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. You'll probably sit there in court and wait for your name to be called. You'll stand up in front of the judge. The cop may or may not show up. If he doesn't show up, they may throw it out, or they may have you come back another time. If he's there, then he tells the court his side of the story. Then you can speak on your behalf. You don't have to assume you'll lose, though. Also, a lot of the time, the cop has better things to do, and doesn't show up.
2007-07-02 08:03:06 · answer #7 · answered by Janet E 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you have to pay any court fee. The good news is that if the officer does not show up, judgment is in your favor.
2007-07-02 08:01:11 · answer #8 · answered by Mr G 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
First off, how is speeding not your fault. Were you not the one with your foot on the gas?
Court fee would depend on the jurisdiction.
2007-07-02 08:02:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
do not plead to blame and pay the fantastic. it rather is as much as the state to show the fees against you; not any opposite direction around. in case you do not choose for to pass to courtroom and combat, take protecting using and the cost would be brushed off. in case you plead to blame, it is purely as undesirable as going to courtroom and dropping. It is going on your record and your coverage is going up.
2016-09-28 22:23:57 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋