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Dirtytoes · #1 Post by **Dirtytoes** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 5:57 pm

i opened up a thread about me getting pulled over about 2 months ago...

the court date is next week.

now i talked to a few others about it too and here is what one of them said:

if you say "Not Guilty", and if you are found guilty, you LOSE the chance to take traffic school.

please tell me thats not true.

jmillheiser · #2 Post by **jmillheiser** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 6:12 pm

what exactly are you appearing for?

Sev · #3 Post by **Sev** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 7:31 pm

Exceeding the speed limit... by a "fudge" ton. Then "evading arrest," for not pulling over instantly.

ninja79 · #4 Post by **ninja79** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 7:51 pm

that's not true

(you asked...)

Dirtytoes · #5 Post by **Dirtytoes** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 8:32 pm

ninja79 wrote:that's not true

(you asked...)

thx

very funny sev....ha....ha

it was just exceeding speed limit...going 60 in a 40 or a 45.

anyway, is it true?

CNF2002 · #6 Post by **CNF2002** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 2:19 am

Yes I've heard of that, could be true, might vary depending on the local laws.

MetricRider · #7 Post by **MetricRider** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 2:35 am

The evading arrest charge might hurt you. If it was just speeding, you can usually talk to the ADA and get it reduced, but the additional charge makes it look like you did it with maliscious intent. I'm not sure about where you live, but I believe the evading arrest is a misdemeanor, and not a traffic charge. If that is the case, I'd call a lawyer now. And don't go with one of those schmucks with the tv commercials and billboards blabbing about getting you off DWI. Get a real lawyer that a friend or family member recommends.

dieziege · #8 Post by **dieziege** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 2:44 am

The evading thing was someone else.

Meanie · #9 Post by **Meanie** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 3:24 am

Depends on the state and/or city laws and ordinances. In most cases, it's true. By pleading guilty you admit fault and therefore, the courts will assist you with traffic classes because it displays the intent and maturity from you to improve your driving/riding skills and knowledge. By pleading not guilty, you wave that right because you feel you are not wrong and in no need of assistance from them. In most cases, by taking the class, they will eliminate any points which would normally be applied to your record.

Another option you can try is pleading guilty with a reduced charge of impeding traffic. Not sure this is available in most areas, but this mostly works for those with a clean or almost clean driving record. By choosing impeding traffic, the courts do not impose any points and the fine remains the same. A win win for both since they still receive their money and you receive no points. To find out if it's offered, arrive to court early and talk to the clerk or the officer who pulled you over.

OutToLunch · #10 Post by **OutToLunch** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 4:04 am

i got a ticket while in my cage a while back. went to court and plead not guilty. judge made me take the class but the charges were dropped upon successful completion.

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