In NY, you don't even have to show up to court to plead. I signed the
"not guilty" side of my ticket (you aren't required to sign anything
when the ticket is handed to you) as was advised by my lawyer, mailed it
in, and now I'm playing the waiting game. It'll take at least another
month (6 weeks already since the ticket) before I hear anything at all
if my brother's ticket is any indication.
eric hufstedler wrote:
>
> > Everyone should at least show up to court, plead not guilty, and wait for
> the
> > trial date.
> >
> > Many times the cop will not show up.
>
> This is true, but in Cali, if you go to court, you waive your right to take
> traffic school. So if the cop shows up, the points go on your record.
> However, if it's been 18 months since your last speeder-school, you can take
> a class and keep the points off.
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