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Can I Change My Mind About Fighting A Ticket?

Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2011 12:44 pm
by Crell

I've been charged with Young Driver BAC Above Zero (Sect. 44.1(5)) and was also going to be charged with a criminal charge of Over 80, but the crown dismissed the case. My lawyer suggested that I should fight the BAC Above zero ticket as well so I sent it in before knowing about the Over 80 charge being thrown out. Now I don't want to have to go to court and try to fight this ticket, that I will more then likely not win and would rather pay the $110. Is this allowed and if so how do I go about paying it?


Re: Can I Change My Mind About Fighting A Ticket?

Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2011 12:45 pm
by Radar Identified

You would just show up on the day of trial and plead guilty to the offence.


Re: Can I Change My Mind About Fighting A Ticket?

Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2011 12:56 pm
by Crell
Radar Identified wrote:You would just show up on the day of trial and plead guilty to the offence.

I would do that, but the reason I don't want to go to court is because it is in another town 3.5 hours away and I dont want to have to take the day off work just to lose.


Re: Can I Change My Mind About Fighting A Ticket?

Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2011 1:21 pm
by Stanton

You shouldn't need to attend in person. If you fail to attend your trial, the Court assumes you no longer dispute the charge and you're simply convicted in absentia.