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Calista241

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15. The other driver is contesting the charge, and has pled not guilty.

Wed Apr 28, 2021, 10:05 AM

Apr 2021

Many people, when they get a ticket, just go online and pay it. If it's a speeding ticket, failure to stop, failure to yield, etc. The fine for these types of traffic violations is usually $100 - $400ish. It's also an admission of guilt, so you're pleading "Guilty" in the court of law.

If you don't want to pay the fine and admit guilt, you have to go to traffic court. The state, to collect its money, then needs to prove that the guy violated the law. They'll do that by putting your daughter on the stand and saying what happened. Traffic courts, usually only a judge, then pronounce the guy guilty, and then he has to pay the state a fine.

The guy is trying to get out of paying the fine for the ticket, and has pled not guilty at his first court appearance. If your daughter shows up, he'll have to pay the fine; if she doesn't show up, then the state will drop the charges.

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My daughter received a summons for a rear end accident [View all] exboyfil Apr 2021 OP

Your article doesn't outline any details other than "he failed to stop"... brooklynite Apr 2021 #1

The document from the city attorney indicated exboyfil Apr 2021 #5

This message was self-deleted by its author forthemiddle Apr 2021 #28

In some jurisdictions, the hip thing is to require a court appearance for any auto collision. backscatter712 Apr 2021 #35

Why do you mention his race? obamanut2012 Apr 2021 #2

Because my white wife exboyfil Apr 2021 #6

But isn't there a reason for that? Dr. Strange Apr 2021 #12

The other driver is contesting the charge, and has pled not guilty. Calista241 Apr 2021 #15

She just told them she wasn't guilty of what was stated on the citation and they said OK? RegularJam Apr 2021 #19

I think he might be suggesting... ZenDem Apr 2021 #11

There is ALWAYS a violation of law in any accident. Calista241 Apr 2021 #21

If she received a subpoena, she may want to show up. Evergreen Emerald Apr 2021 #3

Yup, including an arrest warrant obamanut2012 Apr 2021 #4

If your insurance company had to pay for a rear ender, justhanginon Apr 2021 #7

this mopinko Apr 2021 #23

If there is an accident, there is always a violation. Calista241 Apr 2021 #8

Which is exactly why it's a bad idea to duck out of the summons. Dave Starsky Apr 2021 #25

There is probably a narrow list cases where there isn't fescuerescue Apr 2021 #33

If your insurance company had to pay for a rear ender, justhanginon Apr 2021 #9

Insurance companies sue to recover costs. davsand Apr 2021 #10

Requirement to maintain control of your vehicle MissMillie Apr 2021 #13

I Had a Friend RobinA Apr 2021 #29

What is the person charged with? I imagine it's careless driving. RegularJam Apr 2021 #14

all tickets are technically being charged with something dsc Apr 2021 #16

Your assumption that one insurance company paid for it is mistaken. FSogol Apr 2021 #17

highly highly highly dependent on the state this happened in fescuerescue Apr 2021 #32

The same thing happened to me last winter. world wide wally Apr 2021 #18

For every accident on public roads there will be a charge for the person at fault. Cuthbert Allgood Apr 2021 #20

Same thing happened with my daughter - Ms. Toad Apr 2021 #22

He was probably charged with failure to use due care, a moving violation. Maybe he is requesting SweetieD Apr 2021 #24

Why did her insurance pay? LisaL Apr 2021 #26

They said "probably" BradAllison Apr 2021 #27

Good insurers will pay upfront. fescuerescue Apr 2021 #31

failing to maintain assured clear distance is the crime. fescuerescue Apr 2021 #30

It looks like Zeitghost Apr 2021 #34

I had an accident a few years ago. Initech Apr 2021 #36

the man should use the caitlyn jenner defense nt msongs Apr 2021 #37