I went through a construction zone late at night (1:45am). No construction had began in the area. I have my case prepared, I just don't know if someone can attend the pre-trial and trial in my place, or if I need to work through my prosecutor...? Thanks for your help.
2007-07-27 04:12:52 · 9 answers · asked by Hari A 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
You could always change you plea and pay the fine. Time of day does not matter for construction zones. The presence of workers on the site is not legally relevant either. If the construction zone was marked as such, construction HAD begun, ever if YOU were unable to see it.
2007-07-27 06:46:43 · answer #1 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A couple things you can do:
File a motion for a continuance. You can do this in instances where the court schedule may conflict with your work schedule. You can also do this to ask for more time to get a lawyer to represent you.
Another thing you can do is get a lawyer. A lawyer can advocate for you in your absence, and in many traffic cases wins even if you are guilty!
If you are a corporation (which a corporation wouldn't be given a traffic ticket) you could have an officer of the corporation represent you.
I hope this helps.
2007-07-27 11:19:45 · answer #2 · answered by mangani_187 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can have a lawyer attend in your place and have them request to change the date of your pre-trial or trial since you could not attend, provided s/he can provide necessary proof/documentation for a legitimate reason for why you couldn't attend.
2007-07-27 11:17:31 · answer #3 · answered by hankrearden 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
write or telephone the clerk of the court
your attorney can advise you, if you have one. Otherwise, ask the clerk's office.
be prepared ... they will not accept your ordinary work in the local area as a reason to not appear. You're expected to take time off to show up.
GL
2007-07-27 11:17:59 · answer #4 · answered by Spock (rhp) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just ask for an extension and tell them the date you can attend.
2007-07-27 11:20:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lawyer may help you delay the trial.
If no show, Guilty by Default.
2007-07-27 11:20:56 · answer #6 · answered by ed 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you need to tell your attorney but most likely they wont care..and you will have to attend unless there is an emergancy.
2007-07-27 12:12:14 · answer #7 · answered by $martA$$.com 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you seem to feel you have a choice in this matter. you have to be in court or you will end up in jail
2007-07-27 11:30:40 · answer #8 · answered by charlsyeh 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Call and ask them to reschedule
2007-07-27 11:16:36 · answer #9 · answered by booman17 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋