2007-08-10 16:46:08 · 25 answers · asked by lovepets 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
So, how does it feel to get answers from people who don't know what they're talking about, or don't care?.
2007-08-10 17:12:15 · answer #1 · answered by CGIV76 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Your only hope of beating a traffic ticket is to hope that the police officer doesn't show up, here's why.
First, Police Officers, by nature of their job are held to a higher ethical standard, so they only need their testimony to prove their case, regardless of whatever evidence you have to prove your innocence.
Secondly, although you have the right to bring an attorney to represent you, a judge will not be to thrilled with you having an attorney. The logic is, if you have the money for an attorney then you have the money to pay the fine, plus it might anger the judge. (I don't know why).
If you want to keep the ticket off your record here is what you should do. If you haven't gone to court, when you go and the judge asks how you plea, plea no contest (not innocent, but not guilty) and ask the judge to defer the ticket on the condition you don't get any citations within the next 30 days and pay the court costs. That's what I did on the advice from my attorney. If you lose, then you will have to pay the fine plus court costs and have a ticket on your record.
2007-08-10 17:07:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Stop breaking the law! The only ticket you can "get out of" are fix it tickets. (Like when you get ticketed for broken tail light) And even then it depends on which ordinance code they use on the ticket. The only thing you can do is show up in court when you're supposed to and hope the judge has mercy. And don't count on the officer not showing up.....because he'd have to have his arm cut off or an eyeball falling out before he's excused from court. Not only that but the time they spend in court is paid for by their department and they're going to show up to get paid! (at least at my department!)
So, in other words, stop breaking the law and you'll have nothing to worry about!
2007-08-18 04:47:49 · answer #3 · answered by kalypsokitty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Impossible. If you were speeding, they have it on radar. You can't get out of it. If it's your word against the officers, the officer who has a good reputation against ANOTHER person coming into court saying I didn't do it the cop is lying.. you know who the judge will pick. IT's a small fine, hunny. That's it. I used to speed until I became a cop and I've paid my tickets. Everyone speeds at one time or another. If you get caught.. it's your bad. Own up pay the ticket and slow er down.
2007-08-14 17:43:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't listen to "the officer will probably not show up"bull.Unless you contest the ticket you will probably just pay the clerk,and not even see the judge (depends on how serious the ticket is)If you do go before the judge and plea guilty or no contest,the judge will just fine you and say"pay the clerk on your way out"If the officer cannot be there the judge will postpone the ruling for another date.You will not win.
2007-08-16 03:02:45 · answer #5 · answered by james m 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you dont post enough imformation......... I have family in law enforcement.... lol Which they were harder on me;because of who they are and they uphold the laws of the land equally .
I went to traffic school and since this is my first speeding ticket if I dont get another they will remove it from my record in a year. There is a reason they give traffic tickets. to keep people alive..
It is extremely difficult to beat a ticket........
2007-08-15 17:29:15 · answer #6 · answered by tennessee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A surprising number of police officers have difficulty telling the difference between PM and AM, and also in writing down the correct date. In either case, if you can establish that what you were doing was permitted at the time written, or establish your presence elsewhere at the time of the supposed infraction, the ticket should be suppressed. This works even better for parking tickets: I received one for illegally parking where it was not permitted overnight, but the officer wrote that the infraction occurred at 2:00 pm, instead of am. If the citation does not claim you have done something impermissible, there is no offense.
2007-08-18 01:49:25 · answer #7 · answered by Captain Atom 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If you're wrong just pay the ticket. It'll be a lot less hassle than trying to outsmart the state and the officer.
2007-08-18 10:06:36 · answer #8 · answered by Eddie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simple...either don't drive or drive legally. You were given a ticket for commiting an ordinance violation. Pay the fine and move on.
2007-08-11 02:16:50 · answer #9 · answered by Vindicaire 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what you got the ticket for.
You can always contest it at court.
the instructions should be on the back.
Good luck!
2007-08-10 16:59:39 · answer #10 · answered by Sonnenblume 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, you could always never get the ticket in the first place, then you'd never have to worry about it!
2007-08-16 14:31:55 · answer #11 · answered by Chuck E 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋