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by joshformanunited
Fri Jul 22, 2011 10:49 am
Forum: Failing to obey a stop sign, traffic control stop/slow sign, traffic light or railway crossing signal
Topic: Out-of-province: can I ask someone else to represent me?
Replies: 6
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Re: Out-of-province: can I ask someone else to represent me?

It is possible to request disclosure. Basically all you'd ask for in this case are the officer's notes (typed/explained if not legible), and video/photographic evidence if any exists. That's about it. They'll probably offer a plea-bargain to a reduced charge if your record is relatively clean. For documentation - just write out a letter saying that you are authorizing your parents to represent you, they are doing it free of charge, and have a Commissioner or Notary sign it. That should be enough. In most cases, though, they don't ask for proof (at least in my experience). Thanks so much! :) A...
by joshformanunited
Wed Jul 20, 2011 5:37 pm
Forum: Failing to obey a stop sign, traffic control stop/slow sign, traffic light or railway crossing signal
Topic: Out-of-province: can I ask someone else to represent me?
Replies: 6
Views: 4359

Re: Out-of-province: can I ask someone else to represent me?

Hi Stanton,

Thanks for your thoughts. I've already got a trail date, is it still possible to request disclosure?

Do you think its just best to go to the courts and ask the people there about the documentation for representation, etc.?

Thanks again,

Cheers,

Josh
by joshformanunited
Wed Jul 20, 2011 3:13 pm
Forum: Failing to obey a stop sign, traffic control stop/slow sign, traffic light or railway crossing signal
Topic: Out-of-province: can I ask someone else to represent me?
Replies: 6
Views: 4359

Re: Out-of-province: can I ask someone else to represent me?

Hi Stanton, Thanks very much for your advice. Two questions, though: 1) With regards to documentation, can a signed doc by me allowing them to represent me suffice? Do I have to provide this documentation earlier to the courts, or can my representative (likely my father) bring it with him on the day of? 2) If I understand correctly, the person representing me can't state what I believe happened? Could you clarify this for me, please? Also -- how would I request disclosure? And what kind of evidence would they usually provide? I really want to get these 3 points off my driving record. :( Thanks...
by joshformanunited
Wed Jul 20, 2011 2:55 pm
Forum: Failing to obey a stop sign, traffic control stop/slow sign, traffic light or railway crossing signal
Topic: Out-of-province: can I ask someone else to represent me?
Replies: 6
Views: 4359

Out-of-province: can I ask someone else to represent me?

Hi, A month and half ago, I got booked for failing to stop at a stop sign. I had to turn right at the stop sign and it's a small-ish road, so I dont recall not having stopped. Maybe I did a rolling stop, but didn't decide to argue with the cop when I got booked. I filed to fight it, and I've got a court date for Jan 31, 2012. In the meanwhile, I've found work in Alberta. Can I have one of my parents represent me in this case, since it will be somewhat expensive for me to fly in to fight this thing? Also, is there any way to find out how good their case is against me? I'm near dead-certain that...