trooper went easy on me, should I plead guilty?

Discussion in 'Trucker Legal Advice' started by jeffrob93, Feb 12, 2014.

  1. jeffrob93

    jeffrob93 Bobtail Member

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    Well, in case anyone cares about the outcome, I had court today for this ticket. I got 4 months court supervision and a $200 total fine (the ticket was originally $120), plus the day off work. I'm local and salaried, paid by the day, so that was 20% less pay on the week, so that sucks.

    I was at the courthouse for over 4 hours, in one courtroom for 3 and a half with a cranky old judge listening to all these DUIs and undocumenteds driving with no license. Then finally I got moved to a different courtroom where I was the only case and the judge was this hipster 40-something hot lady. Man, I was happy as ####.

    Anyway, she said because I wasn't actually on the phone it wasn't serious enough to stick me with a serious charge, so I have a guilty judgement on a nonmoving violation with no points, and no conviction on my record if I stay clean for 4 months. I'll take it.

    Thanks again for everybody's input. Stay safe and don't touch your phones for nothin.
     
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  3. Sly Fox

    Sly Fox Road Train Member

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    Good for you. Just let it be a lesson and move on.
     
  4. S M D

    S M D Road Train Member

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    I never plea guilty. The worst the cop can do is show up and testify. It's a 50/50 u know what my last 3 tickets 2 for speeding the cops didn't show up. I guess you could get lucky too and the cop just might be like ahh screw it I don't want to deal with it and not show up.


    edit nvm saw the outcome we'll fight all tickets!
     
  5. Jbuck

    Jbuck Bobtail Member

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    So how do companies handle hand held violations?
     
  6. x1Heavy

    x1Heavy Road Train Member

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    Not very well.

    Give em a ring and find out. He he he. /snarky
     
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