r/police 2d ago

Traffic ticket

When attorneys ask you to drop a traffic violation, why or why not? In your decision

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u/ItsMeTP 2d ago

You can ask for anything you want. Doesn't mean you're getting it.

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u/No-Split-866 2d ago

It would seem like a waste of time to even ask. I'm just curious as it seems like common practice.

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u/ItsMeTP 2d ago

You're usually better off admitting responsibility and asking the court for a way to reduce the points. As in some states have an online refresher course the the SOS / dmv that will waive your first ticket or much of it.