I was caught speeding, 13 miles over, in January. I sent the plea in less than 48 hours later. Haven't heard since. Should I call the court or continue waiting for them to get in touch with me?
200926
Definitely call them.  Just because it is their fault they were late processing, they will still get ya for whatever they can think of.  Just like the IRS - they will come back years later finding a mistake on your tax return and they have the Ba l l s to stick you with late fees and interest for all the time it took them to object.
192013
Call them from a pay phone.  The courthouse or police station/sheriff's office will advise you.  Also, if it's a misdemeanor, turn yourself in and get it over with.  Believe me, it's not worth looking over your shoulder for for so long.  Eventually they'll catch you anyways and then it'll be worse.
504875
Hi lana B,\n\nTry eating soda crackers before you go to court. And you didn't say why you needed to go to court but if this is a traffic ticket call & get a hearing officer that way you can explain what happened they usually reduce the fine. If it's a DWI or DUI your screwed, your insurance goes sky high, you pay impound charges,storage charge at the impound,  court costs, need to take drivers dingy school, not to mention getting your license reinstated then  there's a new license plates (if you have 1 or more) that shows the cops can pull you over for no reason except the you now have drunk plates on your auto. Family court for child support & all the other court nonsense.   LQQk quit going to court that way no nervous stomach! Good luck & have a good day!
123942
For future reference, you need to find out how the officer knew how fast you were going.  If he got you on radar, ask to see the radar.  \nRemember that you have a right to face your accuser so that radar gun is your accuser, if it has been cleared then there is no evidence that you were truly going that fast.\n\nThis time I would go to court.  it might be nice to have some witmesses there, but you need to realize that most family member would lie to help out their son or grandson.\nBut there is a chance that the officer won't show up and in that case you again have a right to face your accuser, so most times the fine is droped or waived.  \n\nI would suggest dressing up for court, respect the Judge, he is the one who will deceide not the officer if the ticket will stand.\n\nGood luck
607141
You can get an attorney.  They often can make the situation better.  You can also prove your innocence.  Have photos, diagrams, etc. showing exactly why you didn't really deserve the ticket.  But i'm betting you did deserve the tickets.  Get an attorney is your best bet.
101545
a law is a law -- doesnt matter how long you were on the street...plead guilty and pay the ticket...I assume that is why you are asking...
378028
You can try everything.But the result just came out same.Just pay your ticket or go to court.
552512
Call the justice center.... and talk to a deputy...
143661
Depends. Was this the 1st appearance? If so, then the cop had no idea you planned on contesting the ticket, and it is perfectly legal to allow the courts to give notice to the cop in order to get him to appear... But, if he doesnt appear at the trial date (May 17), then you get dismissed. \n\nIve gotten 26 tickets in my life, and only three have ever appeared on my record. If you know the laws and know what questions tto ask WHILE BEING TICKETED, you can beat almost anything they give you. If you'd like, youre welcome to email me and explain the situation completely, and Ill see if there is anything I can tell you that will assist in your defense. I love making cops look stupid in court!
171410
yea go to court...... u get money and can stop it from happening again... be a hero not a zero :)\n\ntell them u bout to go to court... give them a little more time to reply and if they don't then just send them the court date and say i'll see u in court... make sure you have all ur evidence and papers against them\n\nGood Luck
313670
Just keep telling yourself you're going to court over a TRAFFIC TICKET not rape, theft, burglary or worse...just a simple ticket. Kinda silly to get all worked up over that isn't it?? Everything will be fine...what's the worst that can happen?? You're gonna walk out alive and into the rest of your life owing a lil money and some points on your license..it's definitely not the end of the world. Good luck!!
185292
You need to speak with an attorney who practices in the area.  State law regulating how tickets are handled differs.  For example, in Washington state, speeding isn't criminal - it is civil.  As such, individuals don't have typical rights afforded in criminal trials.  This can impact the ability to transfer your case.  Moreover, since you were cited for going 101 mph, it might be worth the cost of an attorney to make sure no ticket remains on your record for insurance purposes.  Check your local bar association for an attorney and cross check against Martindale to see the attorney's qualifications and rating based on experience.
473460
"Paced" means he was behind you trying to go the same speed you were going. So if he matched your speed, he can look at his speedometer and see that you were going 40. You can also look at the violation you were charged with. Sometimes the violation cited is not for being over the posted speed limit, it is for unsafe speed, which less dependant on your exact speed. As far as contesting the ticket, if you have the time and do some fact gathering, maybe you can convince a judge that you were not in violation. If you go to court, it isn't going to be any worse, but you could get off with traffic school or something.
455748
Get in touch with the court system or have your lawyer contact them- see if it is on your record.  Your lawyer could best answer this question but I believe the answer is no- you were not convicted of anything but detained till  released.  Good luck.
459368
Why the hell would you pretend you didnt see him? all that is gonna do is cause further problems. The excuse never works... the officer knows you saw them, and can get you for evading arrest. Do you want to add further problems onto what was already done? They might be pulling you over for something simple like having a taillight or tag light out, and you avoiding them will add a ticket or jail time to a simple warning. You need to remember something.... we all have jobs to do, and police officers are no different. They are simply doing their job, and aren't set out to ruin your life. Yes, they do have the power to screw everything up, and there are always some crooked cops out there who will take advantage of the power, but almost all of the officers are simply following the law. They see you break the law, so they enforce it. Its really that simple. If you are speeding then they might just give you a friendly warning to slow down- remember that traveling at excessive speeds puts not only your life at risk, but the lives of those around you. The laws were created to keep us all safe and living peacefully amongst ourselves. If there were no police officers, this world would be in complete chaos. Just remember the next time that you are getting pulled over that the officer has a family, and understands where you are coming from. They deserve as much respect as the next person- more, in fact, in my opinion because they carry the weight of everyone on their shoulders. They protect and serve... thats their motto and they follow it. now i'll step off of my soap box...
279691
And it doesn't look like they're much more help online either...\n\nhttp://www.wycokck.org/gen/wyco_generated_pages/Municipal_Court_m1894.html\n\nAll they supply is the phone number again!  I've checked around the page and found nothing.  Some municipal courts do allow you to look them up but it doesn't look like Kansas City Kansas is one of them.\n\nSorry\n\nThey do have a question and answer page on their site and say this about tickets:\n\n"How do I "mail-in" my fine?\nIf the amount of the fine is shown on the front of the ticket, you may waive your right to trial and enter a plea of guilty or no contest and pay the specified fine plus costs without appearing in court. Mail or bring in person a money order, cashier's check or personal check made payable to Municipal Court to Municipal Office Building, Second Floor, 701 N 7th Street, Kansas City, Kansas 66101. Enclose the carbon copy of the ticket, sign the waiver printed on the bottom back and pay the total amount shown on the front of the ticket. Write the ticket number (found in the upper right hand corner of the ticket) on the check or money order. This makes it easier to connect the payment with the ticket if they become separated. Payment must be received in the Traffic Violations Bureau before the court date shown on the ticket. \n\nHow do I pay a parking ticket? \nYou must pay the original fine or schedule a court date within 10 days. If payment is not received or a court date has not been scheduled, the amount increases by $5 on the 11th day and an additional $10 on the 31st day after the violation. If payment is not received or a court date is not scheduled, your vehicle may be subject to immobilization. Any person wishing to plead "not guilty" for a parking violation must call the Traffic Violations Bureau at 573-5200 for a court date."\n\nBill
261074
just one more thing ... even if the cop does show up , plead not guilty, and the cop will most likely pull you aside before the  hearing and   give you a  plea bargain to a lesser charge - as long as you are respectful, and did not give him/ her a hard time when you got the ticket...trust me ... I know ....