If I am going to fight my ticket, I must start my defense as soon as I'm stopped. When you are first stopped by the police, the first thing they are likely to ask you about your license and registration, and perhaps insurance information. However, it is the second thing they ask that sets the trap for you and it normally begins with "Do you know why I pulled you over?" or "Do you know how fast you were going?". The first instinct of any person is to try to answer the officer's question. The problem is that he is setting a trap for you. They are seeking an admission of guilt right there on the spot. Since you're not technically under arrest the officer doesn't have to make you aware of your rights. You don't really know why the officer stopped you (although you may have an idea) and you don't really know exactly how fast you were going. Be courteous, but don't admit your guilt no matter how inclined you may be to defend yourself.
If you have been given a ticket, you should do your best to take note of all of the circumstances around the stop before leaving the scene. The best way to fight my ticket is to take note of the weather conditions, the traffic and any other significant matters. If called to give testimony, he may be less likely to recall the particular circumstances of your stop as well as you do. Be courteous and considerate, do not argue and do not give him any reason to remember you. Taking note of your surroundings may enable you to point out any inconsistencies in the officer's story when you end up in court.
you'll have to check the particular charge, examine the facts and figure out whether you have even been cited for the right violation, regardless of whether you are guilty. Additionally, although you never want anyone to perjure themselves, you must be informed of what they're going to testify to before they are under oath. Lastly, you must look presentable. If I fight my ticket, my credibility (or the appearance of credibility) may be as important a factor as any in determining the outcome of the case. For more information on how to fight my ticket and win, see the link above.
If you have been given a ticket, you should do your best to take note of all of the circumstances around the stop before leaving the scene. The best way to fight my ticket is to take note of the weather conditions, the traffic and any other significant matters. If called to give testimony, he may be less likely to recall the particular circumstances of your stop as well as you do. Be courteous and considerate, do not argue and do not give him any reason to remember you. Taking note of your surroundings may enable you to point out any inconsistencies in the officer's story when you end up in court.
you'll have to check the particular charge, examine the facts and figure out whether you have even been cited for the right violation, regardless of whether you are guilty. Additionally, although you never want anyone to perjure themselves, you must be informed of what they're going to testify to before they are under oath. Lastly, you must look presentable. If I fight my ticket, my credibility (or the appearance of credibility) may be as important a factor as any in determining the outcome of the case. For more information on how to fight my ticket and win, see the link above.
