Originally Posted by
David88vert
You have to show up for the court. If you do not a bench warrant will be issued for you. That will cost you a lot more than the $320 ticket. You had better have the cash for the speeding ticket, your bail bond (more than $320), and the fine for the failure to appear. Basically, you would be majorly screwing yourself.
Here is what you should do:
1) Show up to court.
2) Talk to the solicitor ahead of time, see what you can work out. Let him know that you will have to plead not guilty if he does not want to work with you. Usually, they will find a way to reduce the mph, to lower the fine, and get a rapid conclusion to the case. If you have no money, its still not a problem, they will usually let you do some community service in its place.
3) Plead not guilty, and get a new court date if you cannot come to an agreement. This might buy you a little time to get the money.
Whatever you do - show up to court - on time, dressed professionally, and be respectful and polite. You will catch more flies with honey than vinegar.
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