I want to fight a ticket i recieved for a weather related accident
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I want to fight a ticket i recieved for a weather related accident
I was goin 30-35mph on the high way and after attempting to switch to 4wd, hit ice that sent my rwd vehicle xterra into the median. Minimal damage happened and a state trooper helped me get to the exit after the vehicle could drive. He then gave me a ticket for weaving in lanes after explaining he could have give me a careless driving ticket. I have a witness in the car to prove i was not driving unsafe and this is the definition of an accident.
Asked on November 26, 2018 under General Practice, Colorado
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
You have two options--both involve showing up in court.
1) When you get there, talk to the prosecutor calmly and respectfully, explain the situation, let them know you have a witness if necessary) and try to negotiate a plea to a lesser offense--fewer (or possibly no) points and/or a lesser fine. Most prosecutors will offer a favorable plea to people with otherwise good records, and if you get a good plea, take it.
2) You can plead guilty, have a trial, and try to prove that you did nothing at all wrong and it was all weather-related. IF you can convince the judge of that, you will have the ticket dismissed--but if you don't, you'll get the full fine, plus a small additional amount of "court costs" and all three points.
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