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    Default Criminal Traffic Violation on My Bicycle

    I'm in Seattle, WA.
    I went through a red light on my bicycle after waiting for traffic to clear. A cop popped out from I don't know where and stopped me. The story should end here but I was having a bad day already and feeling combative. So I wind up with a traffic ticket for the light AND a CRIMINAL traffic ticket for "Refusing to cooperate" with the officer which requires a mandatory hearing. (SMC 11.59.040, Seattle municipal court)

    I've never been to court so I'm seeking some advice for how I should proceed. Is this like an arrest without being booked and as such should I get a lawyer? Or would getting a lawyer for such a minor offence look bad to the judge? I think this is classified a misdemeanor but I'm not sure. Any advice appreciated.

    (not sure if this is posted in the right place so any mod feel free to move it)

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    Default Re: Criminal traffic violation on my bicycle

    In terms of how you act in court, heed seniorjudge's advice.

    The judge won't mind you getting a lawyer. The judge may even prefer it.

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    Default Re: Criminal traffic violation on my bicycle

    thanks, I think I'll get a lawyer just in case. and be polite to cops from now on even if they are being condesending toward me.

    I forgot to mention, I have a trip to Mexico planned in the first two weeks of March. Plane tickets already purchased. There wont be any problem with me leaving the country and all will there? The hearing is still yet to be scheduled as far as I know. I'm supposed to recieve a letter in the mail by the end of next week with the date.
    Thanks.

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    Default Re: Criminal traffic violation on my bicycle

    I don't think you will have trouble with customs or immigration.

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