The name of my state is Hawai'i.
I got pulled over for a speeding ticket, and I need to know what my options are.
I gather that if I plead not guilty I have to go again and it's a major hassle. I think I might do this because I think I have a case. I wasn't going as fast as the officer claims... is this grounds for dismissal of my case? I was still speeding though, so maybe I shouldn't plead not guilty :-\. And if the officer doesn't show up do I automatically win?
I heard that if I plead no contest, I can get a "deferred sentence" where if I make a probationary period without breaking laws the incident gets wiped from my record. This would be the most desirable as I am a college student working part time, and I can't afford a ticket and a major increase in my insurance. Is this "deferred sentence" real?
I need to know as soon as possible, so if someone can help me out, I'd really appreciate it.
Thanks,
Derek
I got pulled over for a speeding ticket, and I need to know what my options are.
I gather that if I plead not guilty I have to go again and it's a major hassle. I think I might do this because I think I have a case. I wasn't going as fast as the officer claims... is this grounds for dismissal of my case? I was still speeding though, so maybe I shouldn't plead not guilty :-\. And if the officer doesn't show up do I automatically win?
I heard that if I plead no contest, I can get a "deferred sentence" where if I make a probationary period without breaking laws the incident gets wiped from my record. This would be the most desirable as I am a college student working part time, and I can't afford a ticket and a major increase in my insurance. Is this "deferred sentence" real?
I need to know as soon as possible, so if someone can help me out, I'd really appreciate it.
Thanks,
Derek
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