MAY I HAVE A LAWYER AT A CONTESTED HEARING?

You may, at your own expense, have a lawyer appear and represent you at your hearing. If you are to be represented by counsel, the lawyer is required to file a notice of appearance with the Court, and the appropriate prosecutor, prior to the hearing date. A separate hearing is held when lawyers are involved, and it is necessary to have sufficient notice for scheduling.

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1. WHAT IS AN INFRACTION?
2. WHAT MUST I DO IF I RECEIVE AN INFRACTION?
3. WHAT SHOULD I WEAR AND HOW SHOULD I ACT IN COURT?
4. WHAT IS A MITIGATION HEARING?
5. WHAT IS A CONTESTED HEARING?
6. MAY I HAVE A LAWYER AT A CONTESTED HEARING?
7. IS THERE A PROCESS TO KEEP THE VIOLATION OFF MY RECORD?
8. MAY I HAVE A HEARING BY MAIL?
9. WILL A TRAFFIC INFRACTION APPEAR ON MY DRIVING RECORD?
10. WHAT IF I DO NOT PAY FOR MY TICKET OR APPEAR AT A HEARING?
11. WHAT ABOUT A NO LIABILITY INSURANCE TICKET?
12. IS THERE A RIGHT TO APPEAL?