How do I fight the ticket? I went into the court last month and I said I wanted to fight the ticket but she was like you need to pay the ticket first so I asked for more time. I never heard of having to pay the ticket first. So what do I do?
Im suppose to go in the 14th of January to pay it, but I want to fight it.
2007-12-29 18:29:18 · 9 answers · asked by Joey L 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
try go for traffic school if they offered you or request one, but usually only first timer get it. You can't really fight since cop is nearly always win unless you got witness.
2007-12-29 18:33:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't pay for it just yet. Go in on January 7 to fight it. Always go to court to fight something on a monday. Usually the cop who gave you the ticket will on duty that day, which means he won't be able to show up for court. If the cop doesn't show, you don't have to pay the ticket.
2007-12-29 18:34:05 · answer #2 · answered by bsinfinite 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Law enforcement officers work shifts. Note the day you were issued the ticket. Then work a calendar to note when and what shift he or she is on. Yes, it does hold true that IF you appear in traffic court on the day the officer is OFF duty and not present, you stand a chance to beat the ticket.
However, this is a crap shoot. Politically speaking, fighting the ticket CAN call for double the fine and who wants a cop w/ a "beef" against them? One that can AND likely WILL be watching you closely.......
It's best to pay the fine and move on.
2007-12-29 18:40:10 · answer #3 · answered by Mr. Wizard 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't be afraid to sucker punch. People say fighting dirty is wrong, but I'll tell ya, if it comes down to either you or that ticket, fighting dirty might mean the difference between walking out a winner or being down for the count...scissors typically work pretty well against traffic tickets also.
Pay the stupid ticket, and then go learn how to drive
2007-12-29 18:39:03 · answer #4 · answered by Noah 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
who is SHE? One of the prosecuting attorneys or the judge? If you wanted supervision (in a state that has it) you typically have to pay the ticket. I am not sure why you would be paying a ticket if you are pleading not guilty, but that may be state dependent, you don't say what state you are in. I suspect you were only talking to the attorney for the state rather than the judge.
2007-12-29 18:40:25 · answer #5 · answered by Lesley 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can go to district court and appear before a judge. This requires some phone calls and certain correspondence, however.
2007-12-29 18:36:51 · answer #6 · answered by perfectlybaked 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
refuse, say you want a trial, appeal to a higher court if need be, write your congressman, your governer, do whatever you have to, it's your DUTY as an American citizen to ensure the court system maintains the way it is supposed to
2007-12-29 18:37:51 · answer #7 · answered by Girly Q 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
huh thats odd u usually get hearing first then pay ( often plus court fee ) if u loose
2007-12-29 18:43:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Forget it, your chances of winning are less than 5%.
2007-12-30 00:20:38 · answer #9 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋