So, you got caught speeding. Now what? In California and most states the county in which you received your ticket will generally send a reminder notice of the court date, which is the date you promised to appear when you received the ticket. In that courtesy notice, the county will advise that you can resolve your ticket without going to court merely by posting bail, which is generally a hefty amount, which is then accompanied by points that will be put on your driving record, Too many points and your license can be suspended. At that point it crosses your mind that you consider going to court. Or, perhaps be done with it as the judge will just find find you guilty anyway and it won't be worth the time and expense to fight that ticket. that's the question.
Whether to fight a traffic ticket, usually turns on your chances of winning the ticket. And first you need to understand what is a "win" as there are various alternatives for resolution that would be a positive result. As to the possibilities of any particular resolution depends on the county the judge, the officer and the violation cited, so you may want to consult an experienced traffic attorney, who can shed some light on the various possibilities in your situation. But let's look at what happens in court to provide some foundation.
What is a win
Of course most want to get their ticket dismissed. That is the ultimate goal and best case scenario as there would be no fine, no points, no fees, and your insurance will not be affected. Generally tickets are dismissed when the officer does not appear at the trial on your matter, or the officer appears and is not ready or able to testify. In such instances the courts will dismiss a case for failure to prosecute by the county.
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