Error on speeding ticket?

by **teyo** » Fri Mar 30, 2012 5:36 am

My date to appear at court is coming soon for a speeding ticket, and while reviewing my materials and preparing for the court date the other day I noticed there was a big error (and a smaller one) on the ticket. I want to know what your opinion is on it. First error: There is no offense actually selected on the ticket. The officer filled in the numbers in the space for a speeding ticket but the box was left unchecked and therefore there is no offense actually listed in it. Second error: This is a minor one but I figured I would include it anyway as I've read about people saying that the date was far off on their ticket and had their case dismissed. The date /should/ read 2/3/12, however the way he wrote it it instead reads 2/3/17. I would like to know your take on these mistakes and your opinion on whether or not I should present these to the judge during my hearing. Thank you!

by **yehudi** » Fri Mar 30, 2012 5:43 am

You should. Bring all sort of evidence or things with you associated with court. It could all help in the long run.

by **jolie95** » Fri Mar 30, 2012 5:51 am

If you live in south carolina its not gonna make any difference. The judge will not dismiss any of it.

by **hackett** » Fri Mar 30, 2012 5:52 am

The ticket will simply be amended, neither error is very big. If he had written 2/17/12 instead that would be a big error. Since we are no where near 2017 it won't amount to anything. Not writing the offense isn't going to get the ticket dismissed either.

by **dodya** » Fri Mar 30, 2012 6:03 am

The numbers ARE the offense. The check box is NOT grounds to dismiss anything.
The date is NOT wrong, just illegible. LOOK at a 2 and a 7.
If you WASTE the judge's time with either of these arguments, you TRASH any chance of leniency.

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