Tag: Court
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Bench Trial vs. Jury Trial
Today, we’re going to look at when you might want to have a bench trial in your Georgia traffic ticket case, versus having a jury trial. Let’s get started. What is a trial? A trial in a traffic ticket case is where the police say you broke a traffic law, but you don’t believe that…
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Tips to Help you Prepare for Traffic Court
Got a traffic ticket in Georgia? Don’t sweat it – here are some tips to help you prepare for Traffic Court: Do your research What are your charges? Before you go to court, know what you’re actually charged with. Did you get one ticket, or three? Have you looked up what laws you’ve been accused…
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Common Traffic Ticket Concerns in Georgia
Here’s some common questions and concerns about Traffic Tickets in Georgia, to help you understand what practically happens when you get a traffic ticket or citation. Can I get my case thrown out? The only times you can get your case thrown out is if the police didn’t do their job right – and you…
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What is Failure to Appear (FTA) Status
Failure to Appear (FTA) status in court is when an individual fails to show up for their appointed court date. This usually happens because the individual forgot their court date, didn’t know their court date, or simply chose not to appear. If an individual doesn’t comply with the terms set forth in their FTA notice,…