FirstTicket007 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 21, 2019 11:02 pm 1) Early resolution and meet with a prosecutor: If I go this route, would they consider dropping my tint charge if I plead guilty to the cellphone charge? Or does early resolution automatically mean I plead guilty to all the charges? Would they budge AT ALL with the cellphone charge if I describe my financial situation?
I was giving you a best case scenario at an early resolution. If you explained the tint was installed by your dealer, you were unaware that it was going to be problem, and you'll look into fixing the issue, they MIGHT cut you some slack in return for a guilty plea. It's also possible that they wont care. But if you're looking for a "what's the best outcome from an early resolution meeting?", that would probably be as good as it's going to get. Don't get your hopes up though.
You are not making a plea by requesting an early resolution meeting. If you don't like whatever the offer is, you can just request a trial.
They are not going to cave on your handheld charge based on your financial situation. If you're expecting them to toss it aside as a goodwill gesture or replace it with a parking ticket, that's not happening.
FirstTicket007 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 21, 2019 11:02 pm 2) Trial option for both tickets: With this option, can I still plead guilty? I intend on pleading guilty for the cellphone ticket but can I ask the JP to waive my tint ticket? Will a trial only take place if I plead not guilty? (I definitely don't want to go to trial). And will the officer be in uniform? I don't remember his face that well. I ask because if he doesn't show up by some miracle, I will plead not guilty to both charges. Is there any benefit at all in reviewing the officer's notes before pleading guilty? How can I go about this?
Again, it's not a common occurrence for an officer to simply not show up. The officer is not always sitting there waiting, but they might be. They may be in the building, they might be on the road. They are only needed if there's a trial. You can plead not guilty and they'll just let the officer know he's needed in the courtroom.
FirstTicket007 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 21, 2019 11:02 pm I think a handheld device charge is now considered a major infraction, since I had a 3 day license suspension as a result...either way, will insurance only find out about this during renewal? Or do I have to report this to them?
The penalty issued on the street is not always equivalent to the surcharge issued by your provider (example: blood alcohol content warn range suspension). These are administrative suspensions. They are not supposed to count against your rates. It's the conviction that you should be worried about. The facility association, which every insurance provider in Ontario is required to be apart of, still lists this as a minor offense. If you really want to know, just call your provider and ask.
Your provider will be made aware of any convictions whenever they decide to check. That can be next week, next month, next year, next renewal... whenever.
Do you have to report it? Technically, yes. It's in your insurance policy which you've signed. You're required to inform them of any changes that may affect your rates. Does anyone do it? Most probably don't. I don't even think your average driver even knows they are required to do so.
However, if you switch providers in the next couple years, you're going to have to disclose everything upfront.