How Do You Get A Ticket Dismissed?
Often times my clients confuse a dismissal with other reductions, such as reduced speed or Improper Equipment. They believe the reduction means their ticket was dismissed. In reality, a dismissal is much better of an outcome. A dismissal is when the District Attorney or their assistant files a dismissal of the charge, i.e., there is nothing to show on your record at all, as if it never happened more or less. So how can hiring an attorney aid in getting a full dismissal such as this?
Dismissal is only possible for speeding and other violations under certain conditions. First of all, your record and history as a driver is key. For example, how severe was the speed you were charged with, or if it is a stop sign violation, was there an accident? These are all important aspects of the case, combined with your driving record, that will determine whether or not we can get a ticket dismissed altogether. But that’s not all, that’s only half the battle in determining if a dismissal is possible. What’s the other half you ask?
Knowing your District Attorney, the assistants themselves who have the authority to dismiss, and the judicial district you are in is super important. I can tell immediately by judicial district whether or not a dismissal on any given citation is possible or not. Also, within judicial districts, certain Assistant District Attorneys exercise their discretion differently, just like everyone has different opinions in life, they each view certain charges differently, and act on them as such. So at the end of the day, experience and knowledge of the district and it’s customs, coupled with your driving background, and the citation severity, is key in determining a shot at dismissal. Either way, an experienced local traffic court attorney is invaluable in knowing who to go to in various situations. Besides, you’d rather not go to court anyway, right? If you want to know if you can get your ticket dismissed, call Jody, your Asheville Traffic Attorney!