Legal Question in Traffic Law in Wisconsin

Drivers lincense suspension

I received a seat belt ticket in connection with a criminal case. The DA said he was dismissing all traffic tickets and just focusing on the main case. The case was resolved last November. I was recently notified that my license was being suspended because of that seat belt ticket. A judgment has already been entered for that ticket. I will be fighting the suspension but should I pay the ticket in the mean time so my license is valid? My fear is that paying can be used against me as an admission of guilt.


Asked on 2/22/08, 9:24 am

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JAY Nixon nixon law offices

Drivers License Suspension Due to Non-Payment of Fine

The quickest way to reinstate one's license if it is suspended for nonpayment of a fine is, of course to pay the fine. You may have other remedies available, however, such as reopening the conviction, but this is likely to at least a month or two. Payment of a fine is usually not taken as an admission of guilt--it can be refunded later if the case is reopened and you are not convicted subsequently.

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Answered on 2/23/08, 12:35 pm


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