Need opinions from locals

Silver Fox · 04-15-2008, 02:09 AM

Last month I got a ticket near the I88 (79 in 65), though I was following traffic pretty much.

Anywho, fast forward to now. I sent in the form pleading not guilty, and I got a letter from the court, giving me 2 options:

1. Do not respond and show up in court
2. Send a letter to the DA office for a reduction

Which is the more viable option at this point? Keep in mind I'm Canadian and live in Ontario, so NY tickets get transferred directly to Ontario for records. My main goal is to not get any demerit points, the fee itself isn't a huge concern.

Also keep in mind that I have to drive down there from here, which is at least 10 hours of driving round trip. If I were to choose option 1, is it possible for me to hire a ticket fighter in that region to fight it for me? This is my first ticket as well, so if I were to court, I would think I have a good chance of getting it removed altogether (if the judge is feeling generous).

So I need some input from NY guys, what would you do?

***djdefcon*** · 04-15-2008, 08:05 AM

I would send a letter....You could goto court and POSSIBLY fight your ticket and either get it reduced or thrown out, but not really likely....It's also going to cost you to goto court, with court fees and if you hire a lawyer....

If it were me, I would send the letter

06blaksi · 04-15-2008, 08:13 AM

I would send a letter as well. They reduced my speeding ticket to a cell phone violation so I didnt receive any points. I would make your argument in the letter and wait for their response

rcracin13 · 04-15-2008, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 06blaksi

I would send a letter as well. They reduced my speeding ticket to a cell phone violation so I didnt receive any points. I would make your argument in the letter and wait for their response

how the hell did you manage that? i need that for my other speeding ticket so i dont lose my license

Silver Fox · 04-15-2008, 09:24 PM

Hmmm alright, then I guess I'll plead my case via mail. Thanks for the opinions.

04-15-2008, 02:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
Silver Fox Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Waterloo, Ont. Posts: 71 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Need opinions from locals Last month I got a ticket near the I88 (79 in 65), though I was following traffic pretty much. Anywho, fast forward to now. I sent in the form pleading not guilty, and I got a letter from the court, giving me 2 options: 1. Do not respond and show up in court 2. Send a letter to the DA office for a reduction Which is the more viable option at this point? Keep in mind I'm Canadian and live in Ontario, so NY tickets get transferred directly to Ontario for records. My main goal is to not get any demerit points, the fee itself isn't a huge concern. Also keep in mind that I have to drive down there from here, which is at least 10 hours of driving round trip. If I were to choose option 1, is it possible for me to hire a ticket fighter in that region to fight it for me? This is my first ticket as well, so if I were to court, I would think I have a good chance of getting it removed altogether (if the judge is feeling generous). So I need some input from NY guys, what would you do?

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04-15-2008, 08:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
*djdefcon* VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Paramus, NJ Age: 24 Posts: 2,426 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I would send a letter....You could goto court and POSSIBLY fight your ticket and either get it reduced or thrown out, but not really likely....It's also going to cost you to goto court, with court fees and if you hire a lawyer.... If it were me, I would send the letter

04-15-2008, 08:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
06blaksi Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Westchester NY Age: 40 Posts: 49,255 iTrader: 23 / 100%	I would send a letter as well. They reduced my speeding ticket to a cell phone violation so I didnt receive any points. I would make your argument in the letter and wait for their response

04-15-2008, 09:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
Silver Fox Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Waterloo, Ont. Posts: 71 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Hmmm alright, then I guess I'll plead my case via mail. Thanks for the opinions.