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Plead No Contest Or Guilty On Speeding Ticket In San Diego
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These are the most common excuses respondents gave when successfully avoiding a speeding ticket, ing to the latest survey results from CarInsurance. 15% blame being late to pick up or drop off a child. 13% remarked that they were late for a doctor's appointment. 13% said they were late for a court appointment.
Answer: To ask a judge to reduce a ticket, you should attend your court hearing punctually and present a polite and concise request, explaining any mitigating circumstances or evidence. It's also beneficial to demonstrate a clean driving record and express willingness to attend a traffic school if necessary.
When called, walk into the office and shake hands with the prosecutor. Introduce yourself. Very politely say, ``I got a ticket for (insert offense here). I was hoping we might be able to reduce that to (something lesser) because of my good driving record (or other mitigating factors).'' Do not be confrontational.
The main reason to contest all traffic tickets is to make sure your driving record stays clean. This will help you avoid any serious issues down the road (no pun intended.) With multiple violations, the stakes rise quickly.
You send in a short, simple statement pleading not guilty in order to be given a trial date. The statement can be as simple as ``I plead not gulity to the citation received.''
Common Defenses Against Speeding Tickets Inaccurate Estimation of Speed by the Officer. Questioning the Officer's Vantage Point and Conditions During the Incident. Radar and Lidar Inaccuracies. Calibration and Maintenance Records of the Device. Operator Error or Improper Use of the Device. Driving to Avoid Harm or Danger.
Both misdemeanor and felony convictions remain on your record indefinitely. A no-contest plea will result in a permanent criminal record for both types of offenses unless you successfully petition for expungement or an order of nondisclosure (sealing).
What works: Be humble. Look humble. Say you didn't think you were going that fast. Offer an explanation for why you might have been going faster than you thought: the speed limit changed recently, there was construction, the car is unfamiliar, you rarely drive this route. It doesn't have to be legally defensible.
Avoid making excuses, but provide context. Express remorse for the violation and acknowledge that you made a mistake. Taking responsibility shows maturity and a willingness to learn from the experience. Request that the ticket be dismissed or reduced to a lesser offense, such as a non-moving violation.
