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  • 01-23-2010, 01:18 AM
    l'smess
    Teen's Negligent Second Degree
    My question involves a traffic ticket from the state of: WA
    My teen son recieved his first moving violation today. He has been driving with a clean record for almost a full year, only shy by 2 weeks. He was cited for negligent driving 2nd degree. From what I can find this usually has a fine starting at 250$, yet his fine is 550$. I not sure why, there is no speed listed on the ticket only a violation code, (10.04.010). I wasn't there but believe the officer thought he was racing as he also pulled over the car in the lane beside him, though slightly behind, a friend of my sons. So my question is, would this be a deferral opportunity? And if so does checking the mitigation hearing box take care of requesting one? Also, would the fact that he is a good student with no prior problems, who volunteers at the jr. high have much impact on a judge? I realize teens drive too fast, and wouldn't have minded the ticket for that, but the charge and the fine are flooring. Thank you for any advice.
  • 01-23-2010, 11:02 AM
    blewis
    Re: Teen's Negligent Second Degree
    Yes, the correct total penalty, including "statutory assessments" for neg-2 is $550. The code you cited must be a municipal ordinance, since RCW 46.61.525 is the state law. What city are you in?

    As far as a deferral, some courts allow a deferral for neg-2, some don't. You can call the Clerk of the Court listed on the citation and ask if it's a possibility.

    And, no, just requesting a mitigation hearing does NOT automatically "take care" of requesting a deferral. You might want to read through this thread before you make any decisions.

    Good luck,
    Barry
  • 01-23-2010, 11:10 PM
    l'smess
    Re: Teen's Negligent Second Degree
    We live in Port Orchard, and the ticket was issued in the city limits. I am uninformed on how to proceed. I thought if I checked the mitigation it would at least get us before the court to request one. I am planning on contacting the clerk as soon as possible. I do appreciate the help.
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