do i really have to go

[bigtime20052002]

I was pulled over in marshall, north carolina for going 88 in a 55. the officer told me that i have to go to court and i am hoping that that is not the case since i come from ohio. i would apreciate any advice on this matter.

 

[Alchohol_Free]

Depends on NC Law

I dont' know NC taffic law, but I believe in most state now, if you exceed 20 mph over the speed limit, there's a possible license suspension. This may be why you're required to go to court.

The legal experts here would have to confirm that.

 

[poppakeith]

I was pulled over in marshall, north carolina for going 88 in a 55. the officer told me that i have to go to court and i am hoping that that is not the case since i come from ohio. i would apreciate any advice on this matter.

You have to do whatever is specified in the state law...which process should also be printed on the citation (front or back). A lawyer can represent you in NC (most likely). If you don't follow proceedures designated, you lose your Ohio driver's license....through the interstate cooperative system, Non-resident Violator Compact. Don't delay.

 

[Froyn]

I cannot stress this enough, call the courthouse to find out when the date is. My little sister got tagged for doing 5 over in Kentucky on the highway. She showed up at the time/date on the ticket only to schedule a court appearance for 2 months later. The clerk asked her why she didn't just call to set up the date.

End of story: She showed up for the court date. The court clerk informed her that they must have misplaced her paperwork as the ticket "does not exist in our systems".