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peter-doubt t1_ivmofwl wrote

11/3 violation, and they're chasing you already?

I'd want the witness (= cop) and / or video proof. And definitely don't plead guilty to anything without it.

I went to one court and played dumb - no lawyer.. the judge talked a bit, asked what happened.. he offered a few possible transgressions, I found a minor issue to answer yes (obstructing traffic). Certainly less onerous than the careless driving on the ticket. Cop had a complaint because it took 40 minutes for him to show up... Didn't like donut time shortened.

Offer a simple story that can be interpreted differently... Let the judge ask for details.. find something to say yes to... Or they'll likely make you come back.

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ComprehensiveStep692 OP t1_ivmqt5f wrote

Wait, how long does it normally take for them to chase you down? This is my first traffic ticket. And especially weirder that I still haven’t got a physical ticket, mailed or pulled over. I’ve gotten parking tickets where usually I’ll know I’m in the wrong so I just pay and move on.

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peter-doubt t1_ivmzrpu wrote

They'd issue a bench warrant.. effect of that varies but usually puts you in a cell when they catch you, and impound your vehicle.

I've also never heard of anything this fast or this impersonal. You want to see what evidence they have !!

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