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[tkowalski]

What is the name of your state? TN I recently was stopped for speeding. I was unable to make the first court date, one was rescheduled. I was out of the country for the next one. I received a letter to pay by 2/17 or suspend my license. Don't I have the right to plead my case? I have not admitted a plea one way or another. Is there such a thing as a continuence for dismissal as there is in Mn? I need advice asap. Thanks TK

 

[Neal1421]

What is the name of your state? TN I recently was stopped for speeding. I was unable to make the first court date, one was rescheduled. I was out of the country for the next one. I received a letter to pay by 2/17 or suspend my license. Don't I have the right to plead my case? I have not admitted a plea one way or another. Is there such a thing as a continuence for dismissal as there is in Mn? I need advice asap. Thanks TK

They gave you two chances to plead your case. You had more important things to do, so pay the fines and get it over with.

 

[Ohiogal]

What is the name of your state? TN I recently was stopped for speeding. I was unable to make the first court date, one was rescheduled. I was out of the country for the next one. I received a letter to pay by 2/17 or suspend my license. Don't I have the right to plead my case? I have not admitted a plea one way or another. Is there such a thing as a continuence for dismissal as there is in Mn? I need advice asap. Thanks TK

The court may grant a continuance but doesn't have to. You need to schedule so you are at court. Pay the money as the other poster said.

 

[tkowalski]

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my first court date was during the xmas holiday. I was back in Mn for that. The 2nd I was out of the country for business. It could not be avoided. I contacted them ahead of time and told them I would be gone and not available in person and in writing. I received the letter stating to pay. I callled and they said I had a court time. It's 2 hours away. what are my chances if I show up for a continuence?

 

[whyUcryin]

Shoulda ~ Woulda ~ Coulda

Oh! Quit whining and pay the darn ticket! You Shoulda been there! So YOU Coulda pleaded your case! all that, and YOU Woulda probably still had to have paid a fine!