Bob USNR
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Didn't you say the NC dmv misinformed you that antiques are exempt from the usual restrictions?
You might get off some of the fines by going to court and informing them that you were misinformed by the NC dmv that antiques are exempt from the usual restrictions and thus thought you were abiding by the rules. In my mind that is a reasonable excuse... once.
I have contested tickets, in court, in this fashion before and the fines were reduced, a lot, and one was dropped entirely!
I did not use a lawyer in any of these. I did discuss how to present my case in court with an attorney friend. Be concise, hit the high (important) points, Don't appear to be wasting the judge's time.
Maybe he will give you the benefit of the doubt and cancel the fine!
It is totally worth a try! That would be enough for me!
Also keep in mind that you can appeal to the next higher court if first judge agrees with the NChp.
In Va. I have noticed that the first level of traffic court is most likely to convict. The next is more likely to be more reasonable.
Good luck!!
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You might get off some of the fines by going to court and informing them that you were misinformed by the NC dmv that antiques are exempt from the usual restrictions and thus thought you were abiding by the rules. In my mind that is a reasonable excuse... once.
I have contested tickets, in court, in this fashion before and the fines were reduced, a lot, and one was dropped entirely!
I did not use a lawyer in any of these. I did discuss how to present my case in court with an attorney friend. Be concise, hit the high (important) points, Don't appear to be wasting the judge's time.
Maybe he will give you the benefit of the doubt and cancel the fine!
It is totally worth a try! That would be enough for me!
Also keep in mind that you can appeal to the next higher court if first judge agrees with the NChp.
In Va. I have noticed that the first level of traffic court is most likely to convict. The next is more likely to be more reasonable.
Good luck!!
e