Q: I got a ticket for going 24 over Im under 18 so to do TSS I have to go to court or I can take the offense which is bettr
TSS= traffic safety school (so it would remove the offense)
The police did not require that I go to court. This is my first offense ever. What is the possibilities if I went to court?
A:
Hello Asker,
First, you should very much consider going to court. An attorney is not necessary but can help in making sure you get court supervision. Court supervision is the result that involves traffic safety school and it does not "remove the offense". Court supervision continues the case to a later date during which the court supervises you generally around 3-6 months. They don't require you to check in or anything. Rather, they just make sure that you don't get any new tickets or arrests during this period. Additionally, they impose fines and based upon your age, traffic school requirements. If all the terms have been completed, they close the case without a conviction. This appears on your record but the portion it resides on is accessible only to prosecutors, police, courts, attorneys, the Secretary of State (DMV) and yourself. Insurance companies, employers, and other agencies don't know so they can't raise your rates or hurt your job prospects. It also doesn't count as points on your license preventing it from hurting your license.
If you make payment without going to court, you have a very high chance of getting a conviction because your speed is so high. 2 mph faster and it would have been a criminal misdemeanor. For this reason, we advise going to court.
Lastly, by law, you cannot receive court supervision unless a parent or guardian is present with you in court. Your mother, father, or legal guardian should make accommodations to be present with you on your court date to ensure you are legally able to take advantage of court supervision.
Hope that helps and let us know if you have additional traffic law questions.
Sincerely,
Jason A. Wilkins
Traffic Attorney
(630) 445-2293
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