Before considering how to beat a traffic ticket in court, it can be helpful to familiarize yourself with the Nevada traffic laws in Chapter 484B of the Nevada Revised Statutes. Doing so allows you to understand the charges against you and the potential questions that may be raised in court. It’s important to note that simply pleading “not guilty” to a speeding ticket isn’t always the best way to “fix my ticket.”
For instance, it can sometimes be more helpful to pursue a reduction in charges to a non-moving violation instead. Generally, the District Attorney has the authority to make and accept a plea bargain for lesser offenses. In many cases, the prosecution will allow defendants to accept responsibility for a non-moving offense in lieu of the original misdemeanor traffic offense. In that case, the non-moving violation is just a ticket, not a misdemeanor.
If you can secure a favorable plea deal, it can save you from deducted points on your license, traffic school attendance, and having a criminal record. This is one area of law where having the right lawyer can make a big difference. At The Vegas Lawyers, our ticket department handles thousands of cases. We know the process and the DA’s Office knows us.