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[–] Hawke@lemmy.world 50 points 1 year ago (4 children)

Today I learned that you can “agree” to fines.

[–] sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 10 points 1 year ago

Well, the alternative is to fight it in court.

[–] Coasting0942@reddthat.com 3 points 1 year ago

It’s part of getting a traffic ticket. Agree, confess, mail your check to the judge. Or take time off to show up and contest it.

[–] atzanteol@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 year ago

You've never heard of a consent decree or plea bargain? They're common legal tools to avoid lengthy and expensive trials.