If I go to court for a speeding ticket (yes I was speeding) what's my best plead for penalty reduction?
473104
just plead guilty by post. if you go to court they will fine you more because you have no defence. sorry mate
711626
Generally, if you take the ticket to court and have a reasonably good driving record you can plead no contest to the ticket. Generally the judge will withold the points and you still have to pay the fine. This is how it works in Florida.
220410
Pay the fine before it can go to court and SLOW down !!!! There is absolutely NO reason for getting a "speeding" ticket !!  I know staying on this computer will really get us behind in other things that really matter. Do something REAL sweet for your husband before you tell him, but you should tell him. Remember about the "little" lies? Have a good day.......and leave earlier !!!!
1156193
No lo contendre means that you are not contesting the ticket and will be penalized as though you have plead guilty, although you are not admitting guilt.  The only way to fight is to enter a plea of not guilty.  Your best bet is to consult with an attorney, because the prosecution most likely has a better understanding of court rules, statutes, and case law by which you are being prosecuted than you do.  The judge in your case will be willing to grant you a continuance in order for you to have time to consult with an attorney because (assuming you are in the U.S.) you have the Constitutional right to assistance of counsel.  Remember to NEVER ADMIT ANYTHING to the police, the D.A. or the judge in this case without having your attorney present, and only with his advising you to do so.  Good luck!
943652
If you want to get off with a warning there are a couple keys things to do.  \n\n1) Have your hands at 10 and 2 on the steering wheel when the officer approaches and don't go reaching across for papers in the glove box until you are asked for it.  Anything else makes us nervous.\n\n2) When the officer asks you if you know why they pulled you over....if you know (such as speed) then tell em!  "I am really sorry officer, I was (insert here___daydreaming/picking my nose/touching myself/whatever___) and didn't realize I was speeding until I saw you.  I am really sorry."\n\n3) Address them as Officer/Trooper/Deputy if you can tell.  If you can't Officer will do.  \n\nOnce you acknowledge your wrong doing and apologize.  An officer is usually hard pressed to give you a ticket.  \n\nUnless of course it is near the end of the month and I need to write one more ticket to meet my quota and get that free toaster...then all bets are off.....at that point you could throw me a donut and hope it distracts me....bagels work too....or pizza....or chocolate.....or beer.......
427354
Go to court and plead guilty.  I have been to court many times and have seen people try to prove that the radar gun is not calibrated properly...All I have to say is good luck.  Again, plead guilty and ask for leniency.  Especially if it is your first offense.  In MD, the have what is called probation before justice where the fine is reduced by half and no points are given towards your driving record.  Again, I have never been screwed by going to court and pleading guilty, always had the fine reduced and points reduced or eliminated.  Never just pay the fine.  I hope that is what you were asking.  To get out of a speeding ticket, just apologize and ask if there is any way they can cut you a break.  I've gotten out of a handful of tickets with just a warning by being respectful to the officer.
1108726
Here ya go buddy..Good luck...You should have paid the ticket..thats probley what you have to do....and if there is a warrant, you can go to the court, pay the 45 bucks for it and then pay your fine or whatever...went through it myself...dont worry but check out the website..
680561
It is possible that if the DA's office is cooperating with you, the court might grant a coram nobis petition.  I've never seen or heard of it in traffic, but it may happen.\n\nHowever, as you only have this one, last shot in a tricky area of law, be smart, spend the $400 and have an attorney do it, so it gets done right.\n\nThe reason you have to do the petition is that you did not do the "speeding ticket" in question right.  Had you done so, you wouldn't be in the fix you are now.
792820
If you have never been ticketed before, you could very possibly get away with attending a defensive driving school and not pay the fine. DONT count on this, this is the best possible senario. \n\nMake sure you go to court on your date, and plead guilty and the judge will probably ask you if you can pay it that day. Tell him that you can pay some of it, but not all of it and he will probably give you a date to have it paid in full. \n\nAnother option would to be to call the county clerk's office (the number is on the back of the ticket) and ask their advice before your court date. They could have another option for you. \n\nI have personal experience because I have received a couple of tickets myself. I think the most it will cost you is $150 but I am guessing on the high end. The most I have paid for one was $125 and that was to keep it off my record so it was more expensive than usual. \n\nYou won't go to jail over a speeding ticket as long as you show up for court and you finish paying your fine as it is arranged. \n\nGood luck. The judge will probably go easy on you if this is your first. Just get it taken care of!
381135
Definitely take the defensive driving.\n\nHiring an atty. can be expensive, and then if you plea bargain, even if you plead to a lesser offense, you still a charge or a ticket on your record.\n\nYou take DD, the ticket gets dropped, your record stays clean, and you may be able to get an insurance discount instead of it going up like it will if you get stuck with the ticket.
1081816
Best thing is pay the fine. But if you gutts tell you to fight it then you better enter a no contest plea then spill your gutts to the judge. First time offenders are easier to get away with stuff. But you were speeding 20 over so good luck!! (you will need it)
1023965
If you want a serious answer, this is it.  I have worked in Law Enforcement for 15 years and this is one of the more mundane types of contact the police have.  DON'T LIE!!!!!.  If you know you were speeding say so IF ASKED.  Be polite and don't make excuses, the officers have heard them all and know when you are lying.  Don't give the officer grief, after all this is his job and depending on how fast you were going you may have be a hazard to yourself and others.  A ticket is not the end of the world and in most places if you do not receive multiple tickets you can get it dismissed by taking a safe driving course.  Remember the roadways are for everyone so be safe and allow others to be safe also.  Good Luck!
1150261
Just be honest.\nSome places it matters, some it doesn't.\nHopefully it's just "speeding" and not "reckless driving".\nDid you do jail time, or just pay a fine?\nDid it happen a long time ago?\n\nAgain, be honest.
923231
He doesn't have to pay the court before leaving. In Massachusetts if you choose to appeal a speeding ticket you see a court magistrate before you get to an actual judge. They use this method to weed out the frivolous cases. At the court magistrate a state trooper will be there (not the one who issued the ticket) and all he will simply do is read what is basically on your ticket. The court magistrate will then ask you to state your side. If the magistrate rules in your favor, you are of course all set. They can also reduce the amount of your ticket (but you'll still face insurance surcharges). If you are not satisfied with the outcome you can appeal it once more to an actual judge. If you choose to do this you HAVE to pay a court fee of $20 at this time. At the real hearing you will be allowed to submit evidence, testify, and the officer who ticketed you will HAVE to show up or the case will be ruled in your favor by default. \nI came across this question because I just happened to be looking up speeding tickets today because I actually just won my case in front of the magistrate today by default. The state trooper said that "The commonwealth of massachusetts is not prepared to proceeed with this case today" and the magistrate said "ok then you're found not responsible." If your friend takes it to trial and he loses he then has a 20 day period to pay the fine or he can ask for an extention...anyway hope this helps.
181492
No, the Judge has nothing to do with it. Before your case comes up (but after you get to court) find out who the prosecuter is, he/she can reduce it for you, it's called a plea bargain. If they lower the speed to under X, you will plead guilty, no questions asked. \nThey will tell the Judge, the Judge asks you if you agree, you say yes, done deal.
500104
No, you already plead guilty.  Maybe if there was a technicality or something.  Ask a lawyer, they have free consultations and some will answer you on the phone.
879221
I have heard that most tickets have a better chance of being reduced or trown out by fighting it through the mail.  Don't know if it works with speeding, but I got a ticket for a no standing zone and I fought it through the mail and won.  Good luck with that.