needans2k

Ok.... just to clear up a bit of confusion. The first attendance thing might seem like they will drop the ticket, but it's not the case. They will drop the fine, or suspend the sentence. But the conviction will still register. You don't want this. Plead not guilty, go to court with the correct paperwork, i.e. receipt and new sticker. The cop and/or prosecutor will almost for sure withdraw the charges, this withdrawal can only be done at trial and not at first attendance.

rioja

^ hmmm... good to know. thx

BioBanker

Thanks for posting this.

I care not about the cash. I want the charges dropped.

JEFFOS69

[QUOTE=needans2k,Sep 15 2006, 09:03 AM] Ok.... just to clear up a bit of confusion.

needans2k

Yeah the first attendance thing can go both ways.. there are certain situations where they can withdraw but they mostly just suspend the sentence. Most people don't know the difference and still get convicted without a fine.

BioBanker

So they can rule at the 1st attendance meeting? Can I say, not acceptable, lets go to court? Or is that instead of court?

Nabs 79

Naww, usually the prosecuter will give you a chance to describe what happened and then offer a deal. You can accept or decline. If you decline, it goes to court...