Q: Should i plead guilty? no contest? or ask for infraction deferral?
I got a 9-21-5-11 (c)(2) ticket for speeding in a workzone, no workers present. The cop clocked me going 90 however I had my cruise control set to 80. the speed limit was 55. How do I plead to best lower my ticket price or consequences?
A: Pleading guilty will add significant points to your record. Also, a no contest is really a plea of guilty in disguise, same effect. If the prosecutor offers an infraction deferral, that would keep the conviction and points off your record. If they do not offer the deferral, then you should consult with an attorney, he/she may be able to get you a better deal than pleading to the charge, even if it costs a few hundred more than paying the ticket, in the long run with insurance, etc. it will be money well spent.
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