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Jury Trial For Speeding Ticket In Kings
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For cause are legal motions where the attorney believes that the juror is actually prejudicedMoreFor cause are legal motions where the attorney believes that the juror is actually prejudiced against the client. Or has expressed a bias that would prevent them from being fair.
Predictable Outcomes: Judges' decisions are generally more predictable than those of a jury, in which emotions or personal biases can sway. If, for example, you're assigned a judge with a record of showing leniency for mitigating circumstances, your attorney might recommend waiving the jury trial.
Ing to the Supreme Court, the jury-trial right applies only when "serious" offenses are at hand—petty offenses don't invoke it. For purposes of this right, a serious offense is one that carries a potential sentence of more than six months' imprisonment.
The law entitles all defendants in criminal cases to jury trials ing to the federal standard for "serious penalties." A jury trial isn't mandated if the offense carries a sentence of six months or less. The state can decide whether to provide a jury trial in that situation.
First, because a traffic ticket and other class C prosecutions (public intoxication, possession of paraphernalia, assault by contact, etc.) are criminal, you have the right to a jury trial in Texas. This means a jury of six people can be empaneled to decide your guilt or innocence after hearing the evidence.
The law entitles all defendants in criminal cases to jury trials ing to the federal standard for "serious penalties." A jury trial isn't mandated if the offense carries a sentence of six months or less. The state can decide whether to provide a jury trial in that situation.
Ing to the Supreme Court, the jury-trial right applies only when "serious" offenses are at hand—petty offenses don't invoke it. For purposes of this right, a serious offense is one that carries a potential sentence of more than six months' imprisonment.
Always plead not guilty. If you plead guilty you are asking for points/higher fines. Never do that. You will receive a summons to traffic court and your driving abstract will be reviewed.
Traffic Ticket Defenses that Can Succeed Show That a Necessary Element of the Traffic Offense Is Missing. Challenge the Officer's Subjective Conclusion. Challenge the Officer's Observation of What Happened. Prove Your Conduct Was Based on a Legitimate "Mistake of Fact" ... Prove Your Conduct Was Necessary to Avoid Serious Harm.