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 enlarge | Author: David Wayne Brown
Publisher: Nolo Press
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  27 reviews
Sales Rank: 2063397
Media: Paperback
Edition: 8th
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Pages: 336
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.7
Dimensions (in): 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.8
ISBN: 0873375246
Dewey Decimal Number: 345.7940247
UPC: 093371375242
EAN: 9780873375245
ASIN: 0873375246
Publication Date: January 2000
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 Well organized and written - but you'll probably lose your case September 29, 2006
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
I really liked the way the book was orgnaized and written. There is a lot here yet it is easy to read. On the other hand, parts seem to conflict with what the judge and a lawyer friend told me. In particular, the book implied to me that without intent to break the law or negligence you have a chance to win. But apparently this rule of law does not apply to traffic cases. Whatever, I figured I was going to lose my case (I did, but with a slightly reduced fine) but I enjoyed learning about how the system works.
So I'd recommend the book if you like to know what's going on, but don't expect it to rescue you.
 excellent resource in california September 5, 2006
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
this book was very helpful in educating me in how to argue my case, it has little tips on how to throw off the officer's rhythm, and make you come across as knowledgable. Just realize you need to buy the book early, and do your research. If the judge sees an unprepared idiot who is just trying to pull a he said / she said game, you will have to pay.
EXCELLENT Resource - lots of tips August 24, 2005
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
Just had my ticket dismissed today! This is a great book - can't guarantee that you'll win, but certainly gives you the tools necessary to defend yourself properly. Highly recommended.
 Your best option is to fight it! January 17, 2005
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
First off, everyone makes at least a couple of traffic mistakes (most of them harmless) every time he/she gets behind the wheel. It is just the unfortunate ones who get caught and receive tickets. This is why I believe no one should ever just pay an expensive ticket without knowing the options available.
What I've learned from this book AND from experience in court:
NEVER EVER pay a ticket without going to see a judge first. If you didn't run a red light or passed a flashing school bus (non-reducable offenses), you WILL get your fine reduced when you see a judge and plead guilty!
If it's your first ticket, you should fight it anyways and save your traffic school option for another time (this is good when your insurance rate does not increase with only 1 point on your record).
If you choose to fight:
You risk losing and getting a point on your DMV record, BUT...
There is a good chance the officer won't show up for the trial if you keep filing extensions at the traffic window. This does take a lot of your time (I got my trial date 4 months after the day I got the ticket after visiting the window 2 times). There is a lower chance the officer will show up if the trial date is as far apart from the ticket date as possible. My officer didn't show up as did 2 other officers that day.
Once you've received a court date, use this book to learn how to write a request for more information from the officer about the ticket he gave you. Do this as soon as possible! This is how you can get the trial dismissed if the officer does not respond to your request, which you will learn, they often don't respond.
If you have trouble speaking in court, you probably shouldn't worry. The judge, if you get a good one, will usually ask the officer questions on your behalf. My judge was very thorough with the officers and spent a long time asking them questions before he decide on the defendant's fate. Therefore, if you really have a good case, chances are, you can win!
There is valuable information in this book and if you can't afford to buy it, check it out a your local library. It's a must-have, even if you don't plan on fighting in court. It's better just to be informed about the state's legal practices, especially when you're involved.
My case was dismissed!!! January 9, 2005
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
My case was perfect example when this book really shines. I got a ticket for "unsafe turn", didn't violate any posted limits and it was all based on cop's subjective judgement. My first intention was to pay a fine and go to traffic school to clean up the point, but I didn't feel I was guilty and I was looking for some way to prove it. The problem was I didn't know what to do.
I bought this book and after a couple hours of reading, I had a clear picture of how the system works, what my rights are and what options I have. Very clear and complete picture.
Then I planned my defence, pled not guilty, scheduled a trial, went to court ready to fight and my cop (the only one out of many!) didn't show up. My case was dissmissed. So my story had a happy end.
Now back to the book. Before you decide to buy it, think if you really want to fight in court.
- If you've done something really bad and there is a risk to lose your license or get in jail, you probably need a lawyer anyway and the book won't help.
- You'll need a few hours just too read this book and more time to fight. If you simply pay the fine it will save time.
- Call your court clerk. In some courts if you lose in court , you're not eligible for traffic school. It may be cheaper in long run to pay and go to traffic school rather then lose your case and pay higher insurance rate for years.
- If cop was nice and gave you a decent ticket, keep in mind the amount can go up after trial.
- If you're getting too many tickets maybe you need to focus on learning how to driver safely instead of fighting the tickets.
If you decided to fight, this books tells you about your options, but don't expect magic. The cops typically know the tricks from this book and are well prepared. If you're guilty, in most cases expect to be punished, unless cop doesn't show up and you luck out. Decreasing the fine amount is realistic.
Basically this book teaches about the system and tells you what to do if the system is getting out of control and you're being treated unfairly. If you feel the cop was wrong or if it is your first ticket in many years - get this book. It does what it promises.
Also, please, drive safely!
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