Traffic Ticket court questions, Cop didn't put ticket in system till less than a week before court Options

[JesterDC]

Hey guys, I need some help.

About two months ago I got a speeding ticket for 36 in a 30 and a failure to stop for rolling through a stop sign, all at the same time. The area I got the ticket is under the jurisdiction of Precinct 4 of Harris County, Texas. Also known as Humble/Atascacita. So I got the tickets, I waited a week for processing like the ticket says to do and tried to pay for them, only they weren't in the system yet, I tried again the next week, and the next week until I forgot to check every week. Last week I checked because I knew my court date was coming up. Still, nothing.

Now today, less than three days before the court date on my ticket I log on to the Justices of the Peace website again, and there my cases appear, and I got really ticked. I thought the officer must have lost my ticket or something, nope he's just amazingly slow.

http://web.jp.hctx.net/CaseInfo/GetCaseInf...se=TR42X2197342

If you scroll down you will see the ticket wasn't added until last Tuesday, the 22nd, less than a week before my day in court on the 28th. It should have been added over SIX weeks ago.

I was just going to pay for my citations and comply, but now I want to fight. And I was wondering if his lacking ability to process my ticket can be used to my advantage to have these tickets dismissed. Can I use this as ammo? Anyone have ANY experience in this situation? Or one like it? Or just experience fighting tickets at all? Please help

[Spider77]

Q. I was given a traffic citation. What are my options?

A. Pay the Fine. Prior to the appearance date shown on your citation, you may pay the fine for the offense with which you are charged. Most fine amounts are shown on the Uniform Traffic Notice. You may also find your fine amount using the "Find My Case and Court Date" feature on the Harris County Justice of the Peace Courts' website.

Fines may be paid online by using your credit card. Fines may be paid by mail in the form of a cashier's check or money order payable to the Justice of the Peace. Fines may be paid in person at the court with cash, a cashier's check, a money order, or with a credit card.

Enter a plea of "Guilty" or "No Contest." You may enter a plea of "guilty" or "no contest" and waive your right to a trial by jury, either in person or by mail, on or before the appearance date shown on the citation. You must pay the fine assessed on or before the 31st day after receiving notice of the amount of the fine.

Enter a plea of "Not Guilty." You may mail to the court a plea of "not guilty." The court should receive your plea of "not guilty" on or before the appearance date shown on the citation. You may also indicate if you waive your right to a jury trial.

Request Driving Safety Course or Motorcycle Operator Training Course Dismissal or Specialized Driving Safety Course for Instruction in the Proper Use of Child Passenger Safety Seat Systems. You may be able to require that your citation be dismissed by successfully completing the appropriate course. You will lose that right if, on or before your appearance date, you do not provide the court with notice of your request.......
Thats what I found....I think (keyword) that you have to enter a plea of "Not Guilty", set up a date, then postpone from there. I think. Im no lawyer, just a navy guy. Dont feel bad about 135 though, there are some guys who have 500+ tickets.