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fidelesetaudax t1_ivksbyw wrote

Reply to comment by [deleted] in I received 5 tickets but never got pulled over or received them in the mail. by ComprehensiveStep692

You don’t want to tell the court that. Tell the court you have no knowledge of any such tickets. Plead not guilty. Demand they provide “Discovery” (All proof they intend to use in court). If that proof doesn’t provide in-person positive identification of you move to have them dismissed. If the court refuses to dismiss and the prosecutor refuses whatever you feel an appropriate downgrade for a plea agreement may be, then you may need to hire an attorney.

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ComprehensiveStep692 OP t1_ivl64ag wrote

I plan to hire a lawyer now, but the first court appearance isn’t until the 16th. Should I wait or get one early? Trying to avoid whatever payment possible, but idk how this works.

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fidelesetaudax t1_ivljw0t wrote

A lawyer will follow the steps above. If you’re not comfortable taking Reddit advice to DIY at court, by all means obtain a lawyer.
Your first appearance is called “arraignment”, you’re not allowed to do anything but plead not guilty. At that time the judge will advise you to get an attorney and ask if you can afford one etc. Better to wait till then to engage an attorney and avoid that one (unnecessary) appearance fee.

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ComprehensiveStep692 OP t1_ivlqgil wrote

Thank you! That’s what I was wondering. I didn’t know the steps to these things.

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