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Got a speeding ticket. The officer didnt even get my signature on the citation. Im not sure if that matters or helps my case.
Yall ever used 1-800-citation? Or ticket services like them? I see these billboards and ads where they say they will fight it for $99
Then I call and it's $300-750 in retainer fees.
The ticket is $350. Not sure why it's worth it to spend another $300 to fight it when I'll probably end up with traffic school anyways.
The citation was in Fresno, CA btw.
Yall ever used 1-800-citation? Or ticket services like them? I see these billboards and ads where they say they will fight it for $99
Then I call and it's $300-750 in retainer fees.
The ticket is $350. Not sure why it's worth it to spend another $300 to fight it when I'll probably end up with traffic school anyways.
The citation was in Fresno, CA btw.
Best bet is to show up to court, and plead as a first offender.
You can usually do it online and knock it out in half a Saturday.
The Shop
We're you speeding, or was it just one of those bully cops you refered to, that go around shooting people at alarming rates.
Your lucky he didn't shoot you in the face.
Heard it was just a flesh wound and he will heal up just fine. Cell phone footage to be posted later.
Sounds like the lawyer changes court dates, moves it to other areas, etc and then the officer won’t take the time to show up and it’s dismissed. He didn’t mention any fees other than the 99.
but my insurance didn't take a hit.
10/10 would do again.
In Missouri I have used 2 different lawyers and have also used Traffic Law Center. They all work the same there. Basically give them 50 or 75 or 100 bucks up front (fees vary) and they'll go to court for you and get it turned into an expensive parking ticket (~$250).
But in all cases it's been no points. They just want their money.
Thank the lord you are alive today to tell your story!!
Pit Row
Also, you should check if CA even shares information with your state. It's possible they don't share in which case there is no insurance penalty.
If you actually want to fight it, (which you probably don't) there is an option that you can have a trial by mail where
you write down what happened send it to the court and usually the officer doesn't send in a letter of response. In this case charges get dropped. If the officer does respond and you lose, you can request a new trial like that never happened, and try all over again. Officers get paid to show up, but not write letters.
Easiest way is to pay by mail and be done. And it's not always the ticket cost but all the fees they tack on.
TM
I "think" that most courts are pretty much the same in this respect; you either plead guilty or not. If you plead guilty but want to explain some mitigating circumstances, you might get the fine reduced to a single dollar, but your insurance company will still count it the same as if you paid the full amount.
If you want it to not be a potential ding on your insurance, you have to plead not guilty and prevail. If it's your first ticket in forever, no collision accidents, no one else in the house with those either, then just trying to reduce the fine is probably a decent idea, though.
What got me was I was going with the flow of traffic. Everyone was doing 85. Then the cars in front and to the side of me slammed on their brakes. They saw the speed trap up ahead. I didnt. So not only was I doing 85, but I was now blowing by all the people that were in my pack of cars.
It wasn't a good look.
You still have to pay all penalties and court costs. Your first appearance you ask for this and can also ask for lower fine, may or may not get.
Run next time!!!
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