What Happens If I Plead Not Guilty To A Traffic Ticket In Missouri? Andrew Russek, traffic lawyer with leading Missouri traffic firm Combs Waterkotte, talks about what happens next after pleading “not guilty” to a traffic ticket.
Interview Transcript
Scott Michael Dunn: So what happens if I plead not guilty to a traffic violation?
Andrew Russek: It’d be like pleading [not guilty] to any case. Then you get new court dates, and you have an opportunity to fight the case. Some traffic tickets may even have discovery, like a DUI or careless and imprudent, there may be a police report to review.
You may want to challenge the calibration of the radar that the officer used to clock your speed. You may want to get a copy of his dashboard camera because all those things could create defenses just like you would see in a murder or an assault case. So not guilty would give you those new court dates and give you the opportunity to get an attorney and fight those.
Even if you plead not guilty. There’s no reason not to at first, just to make sure that you explore all your options, whether it’s an attorney or what that attorney can do for you.
If you’ve got a traffic ticket are looking to protect your license (plus your wallet), contact Combs Waterkotte today at (314) 900-HELP or reach out online for a free case review. You can also upload a picture of your ticket below:
