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3720-To-One t1_j5q0js4 wrote

Yes, in fact there was. See my previous comment.

This is the internet. You’re not going to last long if you start swinging the hammerhead whenever people crack jokes at a humorously worded post.

For real, how exactly did my comment detract from yours? The information is there if OP wishes to pursue that particular shark attorney.

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SLEEyawnPY t1_j5pyk7d wrote

The times I've been in traffic court the number of people who get a citation totally voided is close to zero, but it's possible that there are other outcomes between pay/don't pay so if the full fine is burdensome to you it might not be entirely waste of time showing up.

Keep in mind it's not like Perry Mason, there may be like fifty other people there and you have about 20 seconds in front of the magistrate to plead your case.

You could try something like "Your honor, I was trying to obey traffic rules but due to the confusing nature of the unfamiliar intersection I made an error. I would respectfully request my citation be reduced to a warning" and you might get lucky assuming you're not a habitual offender. Sometimes they give you a reduced fine.

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Fun_Top5285 t1_j5puhwo wrote

Take it to court. 70% of the time if they think you took the trouble to fight it, you may not be guilty. Or, take the fine and the 6 years of insurance surcharges that will end up costing you hundreds. No need for a lawyer either. Be honest and tell them you made a mistake, (if they ask). Many times they will give you a not-guilty to save paying the cop overtime to testify, but most courts do not require the cop to be present (to save a buck) unless it goes before a judge.

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somegridplayer t1_j5pprua wrote

You missed out on New Bedford by a couple years. Mirasols just opened a location on the waterfront. There's a Dunkin and Green Bean downtown but neither seem to do very well overall. Mirasols I'm sure are gouging them to death. Not sure you want to fight with the land of chippis? But it's worth a look!

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Fencius t1_j5ppqnz wrote

Reply to Juror duty? by [deleted]

Same thing happened to me when I lived in Malden. But Middlesex Superior Court is in Lowell and, yes, you have to go.

If you get selected they pay for lunch at least.

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