HELP! Ticket Due date is before Arraignment-Traffic Ticket

MadeOfMagic

Hey guys,
So I am driving myself insane, I can't find any help online and all the Court phone lines are automated so I can't even talk to a "live" person.
So my bf got skateboarding traffic ticket and is trying to fight it because he actually didn't do anything wrong. His ticket due date is 7/2, I went online and scheduled an arraignment date for him but only closest date available was 7/18. After I scheduled the appt, I tried to go and see the ticket amount by going to "Pay Ticket" option, but there was no payment options nor the amount there.

So my questions are:
1. Will he get in trouble if the arraignment date is after the due date on the ticket?
2. Does he have to pay the ticket before 7/2 or after the arraignment/court appearance?

Thank you for all your help!!!

MadeOfMagic

Anyone?

TylerJ76

Anyone?

you need to give people more then 7 minutes to answer.

roachhaley

Youd probably be better off just going up there or searching for a better phone number.

What did he do?

vim_n_vigor

This probably varies a lot based on where it is that you live.

LoraF83

Every county and court system is different and has a different method of handling payments, tickets, and court dates. You need to speak to someone either on the phone or in person.

hoppinfroggin22

In North Carolina you would have to see the District Attorney before the court date....but every state is different

steph124ny

Your best bet is to physically show up at th court window and get help. Document that you were there.

mtaylor33557

I don't know if this helps... but some automated systems can be bypassed by continually hitting "0" or saying "operator". I do that if I really need to talk to a person, not a recording.

TylerJ76

Youd probably be better off just going up there or searching for a better phone number.

What did he do?

Skateboarded.
lol.
:laugh:

mrmanmeat

I'm sure he really didn't do anything wrong.

delilah47

I believe if you don't show up for your arraignment, you will be found guilty by default.

Edit: Um.. is he the one who cut my ankles off in the "no skateboarding" zone?

PittShkr

Most laws state that a 50$ collateral is to be sent then at the trial you can plead your case. check the back of the ticket and read the fine print. I agree with Steph on going to the court and having them document that you did not know what to do and came in for help. At least it will show that you tried. Ignorance is no excuse in a trial and a judge will not care.


Been there before......

twistofcain

In Texas at least, you just have to contact the court on our before the date that is listed on your citation. On a few of my traffic violations I have called and told them I was mailing my payment in(guilty as can be) and they would update that I had contacted them...I wouldn't pay until months later.


If he wants to fight it, then he can either show up on the date that is listed on his citation or continue to call the courthouse to let them know of the date you picked.

GasMasterFlash

Whatever you do, do not go to the courthouse and ask them. Stick to the advice offered my random strangers in a fitness site's forum.

MadeOfMagic

Youd probably be better off just going up there or searching for a better phone number.

What did he do?

We still don't know what he did. He kept asking the police officer but she would not give him an answer. My bf has gotten tickets before and we've paid them but this last time was absurd, the officer didn't even see him, he was coming up from behind at normal speed so he didn't do anything wrong but the officer wrote him ticket with no explanation. He kept asking and officer asked if he would like to have another police officer speak and he said yes. Than 3 more cops showed up and he still has gotten no answer...
He wrote down the whole list of events down, it's quite rediculous, my bf was very polite and was just asking what he did wrong and they acted like complete *kitten* and he still doesn't know...because he didn't do anything wrong. Believe my bf had couple tickets and he would not fight it unless it was unjust

MadeOfMagic

Your best bet is to physically show up at th court window and get help. Document that you were there.

Great advice, this was my second option, I was just trying to see if online could help... neither my bf nor I have a car and we both work, so it's hard to get to the courthouse before they close/open, but oh well, I guess we'll have to find a way :P

MadeOfMagic

Thank you for your answers everyone!

Psychoanalytic

Youd probably be better off just going up there or searching for a better phone number.

What did he do?

We still don't know what he did. He kept asking the police officer but she would not give him an answer. My bf has gotten tickets before and we've paid them but this last time was absurd, the officer didn't even see him, he was coming up from behind at normal speed so he didn't do anything wrong but the officer wrote him ticket with no explanation. He kept asking and officer asked if he would like to have another police officer speak and he said yes. Than 3 more cops showed up and he still has gotten no answer...
He wrote down the whole list of events down, it's quite rediculous, my bf was very polite and was just asking what he did wrong and they acted like complete *kitten* and he still doesn't know...because he didn't do anything wrong. Believe my bf had couple tickets and he would not fight it unless it was unjust

The actual "reason" has to be on the ticket. It could have been as simple as he didn't throw his arm up to "signal" a left turn. Get a lawyer. Go to the court house. Every state and every county is different.

skullshank

legal advice on a health forum FTW.

brattyworm

Your best bet is to physically show up at th court window and get help. Document that you were there.

Great advice, this was my second option, I was just trying to see if online could help... neither my bf nor I have a car and we both work, so it's hard to get to the courthouse before they close/open, but oh well, I guess we'll have to find a way :P

Just so you know, its better if he goes to find out then you. The reason being they may no be as willing to help you since you are not legally attached to him in anyway. Not sure if its an issue, but I've had one or two times dealing with things (and I'm married to mine) and had to have Power of Attorneys and all sorts of crap.

GasMasterFlash

We still don't know what he did. He kept asking the police officer but she would not give him an answer. My bf has gotten tickets before and we've paid them but this last time was absurd, the officer didn't even see him, he was coming up from behind at normal speed so he didn't do anything wrong but the officer wrote him ticket with no explanation. He kept asking and officer asked if he would like to have another police officer speak and he said yes. Than 3 more cops showed up and he still has gotten no answer...

Really? It doesn't say on the ticket? Really? I mean, really? For reals?

jackpotclown

get a lawyer to get you a continuance \m/

dane11235813

The actual "reason" has to be on the ticket. It could have been as simple as he didn't throw his arm up to "signal" a left turn. Get a lawyer. Go to the court house. Every state and every county is different.

yes. hire a lawyer to fight a skateboarding ticket. that will be much cheaper.

jofjltncb6

And the court probably won't discuss details of his case with you. He may actually want to get involved in this process.

(Okay, I get it...he's a skateboarder, so he probably *won't* want to get involved in this process...but it's most likely in his best interest.)

TylerJ76

We still don't know what he did. He kept asking the police officer but she would not give him an answer. My bf has gotten tickets before and we've paid them but this last time was absurd, the officer didn't even see him, he was coming up from behind at normal speed so he didn't do anything wrong but the officer wrote him ticket with no explanation. He kept asking and officer asked if he would like to have another police officer speak and he said yes. Than 3 more cops showed up and he still has gotten no answer...

Really? It doesn't say on the ticket? Really? I mean, really? For reals?

Nope.
& I am sure they just gave him a ticket for no reason.

MadeOfMagic

legal advice on a health forum FTW.

I am asking a simple advice to see other people's experienced. There is A LOT of other topics that are discussed here that have NOTHING to do with health.

MadeOfMagic

We still don't know what he did. He kept asking the police officer but she would not give him an answer. My bf has gotten tickets before and we've paid them but this last time was absurd, the officer didn't even see him, he was coming up from behind at normal speed so he didn't do anything wrong but the officer wrote him ticket with no explanation. He kept asking and officer asked if he would like to have another police officer speak and he said yes. Than 3 more cops showed up and he still has gotten no answer...

Really? It doesn't say on the ticket? Really? I mean, really? For reals?

If I could read the juberish than I would have the answer, but it's literally chicken scratch.

jennkain97

We still don't know what he did. He kept asking the police officer but she would not give him an answer. My bf has gotten tickets before and we've paid them but this last time was absurd, the officer didn't even see him, he was coming up from behind at normal speed so he didn't do anything wrong but the officer wrote him ticket with no explanation. He kept asking and officer asked if he would like to have another police officer speak and he said yes. Than 3 more cops showed up and he still has gotten no answer...

Really? It doesn't say on the ticket? Really? I mean, really? For reals?

lmao!!

GasMasterFlash

We still don't know what he did. He kept asking the police officer but she would not give him an answer. My bf has gotten tickets before and we've paid them but this last time was absurd, the officer didn't even see him, he was coming up from behind at normal speed so he didn't do anything wrong but the officer wrote him ticket with no explanation. He kept asking and officer asked if he would like to have another police officer speak and he said yes. Than 3 more cops showed up and he still has gotten no answer...

Really? It doesn't say on the ticket? Really? I mean, really? For reals?

If I could read the juberish than I would have the answer, but it's literally chicken scratch.

And they didn't tell him? Really? I mean, really? For reals?

Il_DaniD_lI

Sounds like skateboarder discrimination to me. He should sue.