On simple traffic violation charges where you have instructed us to enter a plea of guilty to a reduced charge, it is not usually necessary to attend court. In the case of traffic tickets such as speeding tickets, it is seldom that our clients are required to testify. Where you intend to challenge the allegation against you then it is only you that can tell the court what happened. Your POINTTS representative is by your side to conduct the trial, defend your rights in the proceedings and make argument on your behalf. We cannot tell the court what happened.
The Provincial Offences Act provides no such provision. Section 7 does permit a defendant to plead guilty, as charged and make submissions as to penalty.
An explanation may constitute a defence to the charge in which case the justice of the peace will not accept your plea of guilty and will adjourn the matter to have a date set for a trial.
A plea of guilty would be to the full amount charged. A justice of the peace has no authority to change the charge or the demerit points. Only the amount of the fine may be amended.
It could be. Anyone can represent themselves but, is it in their best interests. Is any deal offered, a good one? An offer may look good on paper, but is it? How would you know unless you have been given all the options, which a prosecutor will not do? A POINTTS Licensed Paralegal has the experience, knowledge and training to provide that to you.
It doesn’t cost you anything to call us. It could cost you plenty if you don’t.