Traffic tickets any DA’s or lawyers in here?

Question

Not baby related so please remove if need be
But I’m desperate for help 😭
I got A massive speeding ticket and I have A clean record
Is it better to take the online driving course and show the DA I completed it or take the course after I get my fines etc... so I can have points removed from my record? I live in NY if that makes A difference? 
Thanks in advance

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I would go talk to someone at the courthouse. They’ll be able to tell you your best course of action.

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You should plead not guilty on the ticket and mail it in. You should get a letter back with a court date. Before the court day, go on NYS DMV website and request your driving abstract. Bring it with you to court and ask for meet with the DA. At that point, you can ask them to reduce the ticket to something that is nonmoving or a lesser charge.

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I’m an attorney, but not in NY. I would say it’s not a bad thing to be proactive, it shows the judge that you are remorseful about what you did. I would take the course and show them you  completed it at your hearing.
Also, when you go to court, don’t make excuses. Be apologetic and show remorse. And, contrary to another poster’s comment: don’t call the court to ask them what to do, court clerks are not permitted to provide legal advice; only an attorney may do that.
Additionally, get to court early and see if you can speak with the prosecutor. You can try and negotiate a plea for a lesser violation before the hearing begins. 
Lastly (because I’m required to say this), this communication is not intended to create an attorney-client relationship. It is best if you contact an attorney in your jurisdiction to provide you with advice.

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How bad was the ticket?  I was 22 over limit on thruway in ulster county.  Usually if you show up at court house they change it to something dumb like seatbelt for $100-200.
So annoying to drive up there from Long Island (which they count on) but so worth it.

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If you got points on your license you take the defensive driving course and you’ll get 3 points removed from your license but you can fight the tickets. The court system is tough in NY

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When I got a ticket in Louisiana they made me pay the ticket before the cut off date and go to a class to get it off my record. Then I got a second one in another parish and they told me if I paid it on time then it wouldn’t go on my record. It just depends on how they run things I suppose.

Traffic tickets any DA’s or lawyers in here?

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