Legal Question in Traffic Law in Virginia

I live in NC and got a ticket in Emporia VA. I was charged with 78/65. Should I drive 2 hours to go to court and ask for a prayer for judgement or just pay the ticket?


Asked on 8/07/09, 6:35 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Prayers for judgment are not recognized in the Commonwealth. Better pay the ticket.

Read more
Answered on 8/13/09, 6:41 am
Susan Allen The Law Office of Susan E. Allen, PLLC

You could pay the ticket, or you could also appear and try to get some alternative disposition, such as driving school, and the ticket would be dismissed. In some localities, you can hire an attorney to appear for you and get some deal worked out for an alternative disposition and, since you hired a lawyer, you don't need to be there. I don't know if this jurisdiction will work with you in this regard, so a local attorney would be the best bet for info.

Read more
Answered on 8/13/09, 8:02 am


Related Questions & Answers

More Traffic Law questions and answers in Virginia