YOUR TICKET TO COURT WHEN DRIVING MISTAKES LAND YOU BEFORE A JUDGE
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Most people are used to thinking of traffic tickets as a slap on the wrist — or their bank account. That’s why many Californians are surprised when they or their teenage drivers are required to go to court. This can happen in a few situations, so it’s best to know ahead of time which tickets will cost you money and which will put you before a judge. NOT SO FAST The most common offense requiring drivers to appear in court is speeding in excess of 100 mph. In some parts of the state, this may be a pretty rare occurrence, but here in the Central Valley, with our miles of desert and many, many speed traps, our local traffic courts tend to fill up. If you thought paying an enormous fine was bad enough for speeding, imagine also having to take the time and energy to be admonished in a county courthouse. WHOA THERE, JUNIOR Drivers under the age of 18 are also frequently required to have their day in court. In the state of California, a juvenile charged with any moving violation will need to appear before a judge, alongside at least one parent or guardian. That’s right — something as simple as your teenager failing to use a turn signal could land you both in the courtroom. NOW, WAIT JUST A SECOND Of course, if you choose to dispute a traffic ticket, a court case will also be required even if the original ticket didn’t stipulate an appearance. Usually, there will be two court dates in these situations: an arraignment and the actual trial where you or your lawyer argue your case. These two appearances can make disputing traffic tickets sound like more trouble than they’re worth, but it doesn’t have to be that way. GO ON ... The good news about all of the above situations is that in most courts you don’t actually have to appear in court for any of these charges. Your legal representative, a traffic attorney, can often take your place in the courtroom, whether they are disputing a ticket or simply fulfilling your required appearance on your behalf. If you or your teen are required to appear in traffic court and can’t make the appearance, give us a call.
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