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You guys really, REALLY need to stop making blanket statements based on what YOUR state does. This guy may not be as lucky. You are all telling him he must get a lawyer and his worries will be gone so he frolick through the fields with butterflies all while sniffing roses....
It doesn't work like that in every state....I always advise a person to consider a legal rep... It is no hassle to me, I get paid OT to be in court. Many attorneys are actually very cool people just doing their jobs....what they don't tell you is they do not even attempt to fight the ticket.
They walk up to the officers and ask if the officer is ok with adjudication withheld(points being withheld) essentially a no contest plea. That STILL shows up on your record and a cop will see that on your next traffic stop...most cops are perfectly fine allowing you to have no points placed on your license as long as you were respectful. I have never once rejected an attorneys request...but I also have watched fellow officers who were treated poorly during the traffic stop request points, driving school, or community service. Which at times a judge will hear how your demeanor was delivered on scene and will order you to all three. Often requiring the courses to be completed in person...
Give this guy advice and an OPTION to contact an attorney.....but stop making blanket statements such as "Oh you will only pay 100 bucks and have no points".
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