I got a ticket on the 400 north of Parry Sound over the weekend. I am looking to dispute it. Any recommendations for a lawyer in the area?

 

Still looking for some guidance on this.

There were errors on the ticket, both licence plate and model of car were incorrect (I was not driving the P-car)

Any help would be appreciated

 

 

you would think wrong license plate and wrong car would be a slam dunk for a competent lawyer.

But ya just never know.

 

If the plate and make/model are wrong, maybe just ignore it? When they come after you, you simply say, wasn't me, that's not my car or plate number, mine is xxxxx, maybe a case of identity theft, I was in Zimbabwe that day, etc etc etc.

disclaimer: am not a lawyer

 

the only issue is they have him as the person driving that car speeding , regardless of the license plate. I would not just ignore it

 

I'm assuming you signed the ticket?

 

There is no place to sign the ticket when you first get it, but they do record your name, address etc on the ticket.

From what I understand you sign it along with your plea and must do so within 15 days.

I did see a bill board on the 400 as I was coming back south near the Lake Rosseau area that said something like "let us represent you in traffic court ....." web site given, wasn't sure if anyone had experience with that firm or others.

 

Ronan, good idea

Given all of the P-cars on the roads around that area it is hard to believe there are no specific recommendations from anyone

 

I checked the web site that was listed on the bill board. I turns out to be David Lakie, located in Newmarket.

Has anyone dealt with his firm?

 

Do NOT ignore this ticket. Bad advice. They have the data off your license you handed over as well as insurance slip. Ticket info wrong is not a slam dunk with the JP.

 

^^^This is correct.

Sign it with not guilty plea requesting trial.

 

Agree with this. Errors on behalf of the ticketing officer are less and less seen as a way out of a ticket...

 

I agree with above advice do not ignore it.
How fast were you going and did they get you with radar at the side of the road?

 

Select "First Appearance with The Crown". Then negotiate it down yourself. If it's not a serious ofense they'll knock it right down to no points and pay a few bucks.