IF I go to court for my speeding ticket, is it true that if the officer that gave me the ticket doesn't show up my case gets tossed out? And I don't have to pay the fine?
2007-08-21 02:55:16 · 4 answers · asked by m d 5 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Yes, that is true. You have a right to confront your accusers. Most of the time the officer will show because it is easy duty overtime. Even if the officer shows up, if you have a good driving record, you can usually plead down to a no points offense, helps with your insurance costs. Unfortunately if you plead out, they are still looking for a payout, so you will still get a fine. What does that have to do with computers?
2007-08-21 03:00:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is normally the case everywhere.
Since he/she is the "accuser" he/she has to be present in court by the rules of law. Specifically, you have the Constitutional RIGHT to face your accuser in a court of law. I believe that is the reason he/she is required to be there.
If they don't show, the "accusation" is thrown out of court because you are being denied your right to face your accuser. There is no record of the "ticket" but the police department still has it in their computer system that you were stopped for speeding, so they may not be very forgiving if you are stopped again.
Hope this helps.
2007-08-21 10:05:31 · answer #2 · answered by Dick 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, but more than likely the officer will show up. Its a 50/50, you can take your chances bc in reality, what evidence will you have that you were NOT speeding?
2007-08-21 10:02:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
most states if your in trial for the speeding ticket then answer is yes. if this is the first court appearence then the answer is no. they need to set up a date for the trial.
2007-08-21 10:01:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋