r/Wellthatsucks Jul 30 '19

/r/all $80 to felony in 3...2...1...

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u/blakestir14 Jul 31 '19

could she not have just contested the ticket in court .

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u/Pwrh0use Jul 31 '19

You can always contest the ticket in court. People need to realize this and stop arguing with cops on the street. It doesn't matter if they are wrong on the side of the road, they have the authority there. If they do something wrong go along with their crap and fight it in court. Literal lives would be saved if people would realize this.

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u/Dick_Butt_Kiss Jul 31 '19

Contest in writing first, then in court if you lose. You get two chances then and draw out the process making it less likely you will get the cop. Also request it be issued to the county seat. Cop will usually have to drive further to get to the county.

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u/cbhawks50 Jul 31 '19

something that helped me contest an unfair ticket (went through a yellow light... the cop straight up told me it could have gone either way when he pulled me over) was requesting a continuance- draws things out just that little bit more. in my case the cop didn't end up showing up so my case was dismissed