I used the delay as long as possible and then not plead not guilty route before and it worked.
I was issued a bs $500 ticket for trespassing when I was a young teenager and couldn't possibly pay it. So I kept postponing my court date which bought me about 6-7 months.
When the court date finally arrived, I showed up ready to present my case. Cop never showed, case was thrown out and I didnt lay a dime.
I don't know if id recommend this or do it again though. It really weighed on my mind and postponing was a huge hassle. I was simply broke at the time and it was my best option. Today I would have probably just payed it.
I was issued a bs $500 ticket for trespassing when I was a young teenager and couldn't possibly pay it. So I kept postponing my court date which bought me about 6-7 months.
When the court date finally arrived, I showed up ready to present my case. Cop never showed, case was thrown out and I didnt lay a dime.
I don't know if id recommend this or do it again though. It really weighed on my mind and postponing was a huge hassle. I was simply broke at the time and it was my best option. Today I would have probably just payed it.