Hey guys,
I got a ticket last night, I have been ticket free for over two years. I believe that after three years your points will clear, and I have one point that I am trying hard to get rid of. The ticket was for 65 in a 30. Now since its been so long that I have gotten a ticket, there seems to be a new option of "Request a Waiver" and this is what the courts state on their website.
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Requesting a Waiver Hearing to Plead “Guilty with an Explanation”
If you choose to plead guilty and would like to request that your fine be reduced or waived or that you be given probation rather than a conviction, you must make your request WITHIN 30 DAYS of receipt of your citation. Check the "Request Waiver Hearing" option box on the Return to Court copy of the handwritten citation and envelope or the electronic version Option Form, sign, date and mail it to:
District Court of MD
PO Box 6676
Annapolis, MD 21401
The court will automatically schedule a hearing date before a judge. This hearing is not a trial. The officer who ticketed you and any witnesses will not be present.
The hearing presents you with an opportunity to explain to the judge why you committed the offense and request that your fine be reduced or waived or ask that you be given probation rather than a conviction because of extenuating circumstances. Lowering your fine is at the discretion of the judge. There is a possibility that your fine could be increased, up to a maximum of $500. If the judge renders a guilty verdict, you have the right to an appeal. There are non-refundable court costs for filing an appeal. (A "probation before judgment" cannot be appealed.)
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Has anyone done this before? I would love to request a probation before judgement that way I have the opportunity to clear my points and stay out of trouble. However they still may give me the maximum. Now if I just take it to trial, there is always the chance of the cop not showing up (this has never happened to me before) but I would still be pleading the same way and most likely end up with the points.
If anyone can offer some advice on this, it would be appreciated. I am hoping that I might have some luck with requesting a waiver, saying I am sorry and explaining my situation.
Thanks in advance.