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streetjudge79 · 10-26-2009, 08:35 AM

Being a motor officer who goes to court on a weekly basis, here's your options .
1. Just pay the fine and get the points (not recommended)
2. Traffic school (wipes off the points,you still pay the fine though and school)
3. Elect court. (Plea no contest if the Ofc. Shows up. If he doesn't, your ticket gets dismissed)
Here in S. Florida I find that if you have a very good record,no tickets in the last few years, our hearing officers/judges won't give you a conviction and you just pay the fine and or court costs.

4. Attorneys are a waste of money. You can do the exact same thing they do. If the officer shows up and you plea NOT guilty, ask to see his laser/radar log and certificate. Or just plea no contest. That's all the attorneys do, save yourself another $80.00.

10-26-2009, 08:35 AM	#17
streetjudge79 Drives: 2016 2SS Camaro Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 275	Being a motor officer who goes to court on a weekly basis, here's your options . 1. Just pay the fine and get the points (not recommended) 2. Traffic school (wipes off the points,you still pay the fine though and school) 3. Elect court. (Plea no contest if the Ofc. Shows up. If he doesn't, your ticket gets dismissed) Here in S. Florida I find that if you have a very good record,no tickets in the last few years, our hearing officers/judges won't give you a conviction and you just pay the fine and or court costs. 4. Attorneys are a waste of money. You can do the exact same thing they do. If the officer shows up and you plea NOT guilty, ask to see his laser/radar log and certificate. Or just plea no contest. That's all the attorneys do, save yourself another $80.00.