Hey I was just curious...Does anyone know what states you have to show up for if you get a ticket ? I know some allow for just your lawyer to show up in place of you...Which states do you have to show up in person ? Thanks
States that make you show up for tickets ?
Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by BlueThunderr, May 23, 2024.
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I think it's more of a district discretion thing, moreso than a state thing. I know when I got a ticket for being a bad boy in PA, the attorney I called asked what district to see if they could represent me without me appearing.
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I've always thought showing up was optional unless it's bad enough that they mandate you being there.
On the one or two out of state tickets I've had in my life there was no way I was going back in person.
I went to one local in person once to try and pay the court costs and keep the points off my record. They recorded the points anyway. -
It varies a lot .
the cops and courts usually don’t want you to show up , they just want the money so they encourage you to mail in the money and plead guilty
they don’t want you taking up court time .
However there are SOME violations that have a mandatory court appearance .
under a certain age
over a certain speed
And other certain violations require the accused to appear in person .
You can and should have an attorney , but when the attorney had delayed it as much as possible , then YOU have to show up as well .RockinChair and 86scotty Thank this. -
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If your company wants to foot the bill for you showing up, sounds fine. They can even pay the lawyer. Otherwise, they can pound sand.
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