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Should You Fight Your Ticket in Court?

Author: admin  //  Category: Fighting a Traffic Ticket, Fines, How to Hire an Attorney, Speeding Tickets, Traffic Attorneys, Traffic Court, Traffic Tickets, Violations

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Okay, you ran that stop sign, failed to yield, sped in a school zone, and had a broken tail light; then to top it off, you forgot your wallet at home and your insurance card is expired! To make matters worse, because you argued with the Officer, or he was having a bad day, you were cited for every single offense.


So, do you pay the fines, or take your chances in Traffic Ticket Court? Your best bet is to go to court with a competent Traffic Ticket Attorney. When I was 18 and received my first traffic ticket for speeding, I made the mistake of just paying for the fines through the mail; and then found out from an angry phone call from my mother, that I received 4 points on my license and her insurance rate went up. The next ticket I received, several months later, I fought and received no points; but I did have to pay a fine (which is minimal compared to what your insurance company charges for having points on your license).


Additionally, you never know what the Judge will order, or what the District Attorney may offer you. Usually, at the very least, they will let you pay a reduced fine for not having the proper documentation at the time of the incident, if you bring the proper documentation with you to court. Can’t afford to pay the fine? Community Service and payment plans are also options.


In addition, if the Officer fails to show up at your trial, they may drop the charges altogether. However, in most cases, the charges are reduced, and sometimes even dropped, even if the Officer appears in court.

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