Who's Gone To Court?

[SlimStyleDSM]

I picked up a speeding ticket today on the way back up to duluth. I'm guilty as sin, hit a major speed trap, 1 cop gunning and a couple others takin off handing out tickets, and was caught at 87mph. They gave it to me for 84 so i hit a lower price bracket since i was so helpful and kind. My question to all of you is, who has gone to court over a speeding ticket? I dont want to plead not guilt, like i said, i'm guilty and i deserve the ticket, but i do not want it to show on my record for insurance purposes. My insurance was finally going to drop this summer due to tickets in past, but i havent had a ticket for just about three years now and i do not want to fuck my insurance up that bad again. I called the courthouse today and talked to the prosecuter in hopes of the probation deal, she said they do not settle this outside of court, it must go to court and the judge will decide it there...stupid small courthouses. Anywho, has anyone had this experience and can give me any advice on how it will go and what i should say when i get there.

Sorry for the long post and thanks for any advice you can give me!!

[BUCKY]

I go to court all the time, in fact i have court wed. The way it works is when you go to court you then talk to the prosecuter and try to cut a deal. the prosecuter then recomends your punishment or deal to the judge . But ultimetly it is up to the judge what happens to you.

[unreal808]

Ask for a PBJ or stay ="that if you do not get a ticket in one year, than you no pay fine" :smoker:

[unreal808]

PBJ = probation before judgment
I have had this befor good luck!

[FattyBoomBatty]

i did this thing in Fl. where you take a 4 hour class and they take it off your record.

[SlimStyleDSM]

Peanutbutter and jelly? wow, i didnt think they'd be nice enough to give me a sandwich. haha j/k thanx a lot for the info, thats what i'm hoping i will recieve.

[BuildADSM]

Go to court! Everytime I have heard of someone going to court it has always been reduced or thrown out if you are nice and truthful. Tell the judge that you are sorry or whatever and also tell him that you haven't had a ticket in over 3 years. Alot of times I know that if they know it has been a wile since you had your last ticket that they will be nicer... I believe.

[AJ]

Hey Ask Tom. He's been to court more than Martha Stewart lately.

[SlimStyleDSM]

Tom was sentenced to being raped for a few days though wasn't he??? I dont know if i need any advice about court from him;). j/k...any is helpful!

[Kracka]

...and Tom's asshole never recovered.