If I have 2 traffic citations that are 3 years old and now there is a failure to appear, is it worth hiring a lawyer to try and get these dismissed or should I just plead guilty?
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If I have 2 traffic citations that are 3 years old and now there is a failure to appear, is it worth hiring a lawyer to try and get these dismissed or should I just plead guilty?
Asked on June 17, 2015 under Criminal Law, California
Answers:
B.H.F., Member, Texas State Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
If you plea guilty, then each will be a final conviction on your record. This could cause your insurance rates to go up.... which could be expensive in the long run. Many traffic ticket attorneys routinely handle tickets for a reasonable expense. At least do a consultation with one or two to see the cost effectiveness in your area. A good traffic ticket attorney may be able to get one or more of the citations dismissed as part of plea.... or work on a deferred sentence so that you can eventually get the tickets off your record completely. The potential of a clear record is worth the investment in the ticket attorney.
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