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By maintaining a not guilty plea, you retain the leverage needed to negotiate a more favorable plea agreement. This could result in lesser charges, reduced sentences, or alternative sentencing options that might not be available if you initially plead guilty.
In general, no contest is the better way to go, but it probably wouldn't make much difference in your situation. The court can decline to accept the no contest plea, but I sincerely doubt it will do so in a traffic violation situation.
You should plead no contest, at which point you will meet with the prosecutor. As long as your speed wasn't way over the posted limit and this is your first ticket as claimed, they will most likely agree to a fine and defensive driving in lieu of putting a mark on your driving record.
``No contest'' means you are not admitting guilt, but are accepting there is sufficient evidence to convict you. ``Guilty'' means you are admitting guilt. Either way, the court will sentence you for the crime.
Common Defenses Against Speeding Tickets Inaccurate Estimation of Speed by the Officer. Questioning the Officer's Vantage Point and Conditions During the Incident. Radar and Lidar Inaccuracies. Calibration and Maintenance Records of the Device. Operator Error or Improper Use of the Device. Driving to Avoid Harm or Danger.
What are the most successful excuses to avoid speeding tickets? I didn't know I was speeding: 26% Medical emergency: 25% Everyone else was going the same speed: 22% Late for work: 21% I had to use the bathroom: 20% Late for an interview: 16% Late to pick up or drop my child off: 15% I didn't see the sign: 14%
If charged with no insurance or driving with a suspense license, nolo pleas are good options. However, if this was your first offense, our Georgia Traffic Lawyers can help get first offense charges reduced to non-reportable offenses. Getting it reduced to a non-reportable offense is better than a nolo plea.
If charged with no insurance or driving with a suspense license, nolo pleas are good options. However, if this was your first offense, our Georgia Traffic Lawyers can help get first offense charges reduced to non-reportable offenses. Getting it reduced to a non-reportable offense is better than a nolo plea.