Is my ticket grounds for dismissal?
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Is my ticket grounds for dismissal?
I got a ticket on 10/14 for failing to stop at a stop sign and was given a court day 1/14 of next year. A week later I got a paper in the mail with a
Asked on December 6, 2018 under General Practice, California
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
No, this is not grounds for dismissal. For such an obvious error, the court will not dismiss your case. You need to show up to court on the 17th. If you do not, you can face a suspension of your license and an increase in your fine.
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
No, this is not grounds for dismissal. For such an obvious error, the court will not dismiss your case. You need to show up to court on the 17th. If you do not, you can face a suspension of your license and an increase in your fine.
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