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ComprehensiveStep692 OP t1_ivl64ag wrote

Reply to comment by fidelesetaudax in I received 5 tickets but never got pulled over or received them in the mail. by ComprehensiveStep692

I plan to hire a lawyer now, but the first court appearance isn’t until the 16th. Should I wait or get one early? Trying to avoid whatever payment possible, but idk how this works.

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fidelesetaudax t1_ivljw0t wrote

A lawyer will follow the steps above. If you’re not comfortable taking Reddit advice to DIY at court, by all means obtain a lawyer.
Your first appearance is called “arraignment”, you’re not allowed to do anything but plead not guilty. At that time the judge will advise you to get an attorney and ask if you can afford one etc. Better to wait till then to engage an attorney and avoid that one (unnecessary) appearance fee.

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ComprehensiveStep692 OP t1_ivlqgil wrote

Thank you! That’s what I was wondering. I didn’t know the steps to these things.

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