I received a ticket for: Open container violation, speeding (42 in 30), and no proof of insurance. This was in Harris county Tx.
The total of the 3 violations is $630 (although the insurance should be thrown out since I do have proof of coverage at time of ticket)
Should I try to fight it?
Asked on 3/16/11, 5:30 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Mark Dunn
Mark D. Dunn
Sure, why not?
Demand a jury trial. You'll probably be found guilty, but the JURY assesses punishment, not the cops. What they're charging you (the total fine they want) represents the MAXIMUM fine. A jury can decide that your fine should be $40.
Demand a jury trial, and don't let them talk you out of it (I GUARANTEE you that, on the day of trial, the prosecutor will try to talk you into a plea bargain).
Answered on 3/17/11, 2:13 pm
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