TBD Failed, Should I Opt for Trial De Novo

**kooshnedo** · 03-19-2012, 06:49 PM

My question involves traffic court in the State of: California

Hi, I found this forum very useful for information regarding traffic/speeding laws.

Anyways, I received a ticket for going over 65 mph (VC22349a). I filed a TBD in hopes of the officer not turning in his statement. In my TBD, I basically stated that I was innocent, and if found guilty, I request a fine reduction and traffic school.

I received a letter saying that I was guilty and there was no reduction or traffic school option.

Would it still be possible to go into court via a Trial de Novo and request traffic school and/or a reduction? Or better yet, is it even worth a shot?

I really would not like this on my perfect record, insurance mixed with gas prices nowadays in California is not pleasant.

Thank you in advance!

**That Guy** · 03-19-2012, 08:12 PM

Quoting kooshnedo

Would it still be possible to go into court via a Trial de Novo and request traffic school and/or a reduction? Or better yet, is it even worth a shot?

Some court will offer traffic school before a TDN others don't!
Some court will offer fine reductions before a TDN others don't!
Some courts will even offer both; others will offer neither!

Not much help but you asked!

**kooshnedo** · 03-20-2012, 10:08 AM

Thank you for your reply.

I was offered traffic school on my initial letter which had options for traffic school, paying the fine, or TBD. So I am thinking, the option was taken away with a TBD. I guess the question now is, is it worth going to court to try and get the option back? I also have never been to any kind of court before, and am a completely noob as to what/how things go there.