Affidavit for Driving Without Lights on

[Lotrms]

I was issued a ticket for driving without my lights on, (driving with only my running lights on), can, or should I use an affidavit for this situation? (In Oregon)

 

[Zigner]

I was issued a ticket for driving without my lights on, (driving with only my running lights on), can, or should I use an affidavit for this situation? (In Oregon)

You already asked this question:

https://forum.freeadvice.com/speeding-other-moving-violations-13/driving-running-lights-night-561271.html

 

[Lotrms]

You already asked this question:

https://forum.freeadvice.com/speeding-other-moving-violations-13/driving-running-lights-night-561271.html

In my last post, I was asking whether I should declare myself guilty or not guilty, and after reading the responses to my original post, I decided to declare myself guilty. However, no one really addressed the issue of an affidavit, and I'm not quite sure how they work. Would I be able to say I was guilty in an affidavit in lieu of a court appearance? I think what I really want to make sure of, is that I get my side of the story across to the judge, even if I declare myself guilty, and I thought an affidavit might be a better way to do that.

 

[HomeGuru]

In my last post, I was asking whether I should declare myself guilty or not guilty, and after reading the responses to my original post, I decided to declare myself guilty. However, no one really addressed the issue of an affidavit, and I'm not quite sure how they work. Would I be able to say I was guilty in an affidavit in lieu of a court appearance? I think what I really want to make sure of, is that I get my side of the story across to the judge, even if I declare myself guilty, and I thought an affidavit might be a better way to do that.

**A: no, it is not a better way.

 

[HighwayMan]

what I really want to make sure of, is that I get my side of the story across to the judge, even if I declare myself guilty, and I thought an affidavit might be a better way to do that.

"Guilty with an explanation" rarely helps you out any more than a straight "guilty". Especially in a clear cut case like this. I can't see you saying ANYTHING about this violation that will make a judge decide on a lesser penalty.

There really is no defense to this and saying something like "I forgot to turn the lights on" or "I thought I did turn them on" is certainly not going to help.

 

[HighwayMan]

This is not the case of the century. Just submit your plea and move on with your life.

 

[HomeGuru]

This is not the case of the century. Just submit your plea and move on with your life.

**A: and do it in persone because a paper cannot be examined and cross examined.