Never plead guilty_®

Before you pay your ticket or plead guilty, get informed.

Never plead guilty to any traffic charge before speaking to a traffic ticket lawyer or traffic court agent. Even if you believe you may have committed the offence, speak to an expert.

Here's why.

You're innocent until proven guilty.

A traffic ticket for a moving violation is similar to a criminal charge. The burden of proving the charge is on the prosecution. Sometimes the prosecution can't prove the charge and the charge must be dismissed. A lawyer or traffic court agent can tell you if they think the prosecution will be able to prove the charge.

You might have a defence you aren't aware of.

A traffic ticket lawyer or traffic court agent knows all the defences available to you. By hiring them, you may be able to avoid a conviction altogether.

You may be able to have your charges reduced.

What if you can't avoid a conviction? A traffic court agent may be able to get your charge reduced to a lesser charge - one with fewer consequences than the charge you're currently facing.

Make sure you're aware of the consequences you're facing.

The charge against you might have severe consequences you are not aware of. These consequences are usually far greater than the cost of paying the ticket. You may lose your driver's licence or be unable to afford the increased cost of your insurance.

The bottom line.

Get advice from a traffic law expert before you plead guilty. Make sure you know all the consequences and find out if you have a defence.

You can always plead guilty later. First, get the information you need to make an informed decision.