Speeding Ticket...do I plead guilty or not guilty

[wjfrye]

Hi, I could use some help. I received a speeding ticket in Fayetteville, NC for 79 in a 65. I want to ask the DA if I can plea down to 9 over or maybe ask the judge for a Prayer For Judgment Continuous. But before I can do that I have to answer (Guilty, Not Guilty, etc) when my name is called on the docket. Do I answer guilty and then ask for the lessor plea/PJC or do I answer not guilty and then ask for the lessor plea/PJC when my case is called before the judge?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[lwpat]

Better to go by and try to talk to the prosecutor before your court date. That way you do not waste a day in traffic court. The clerk of court can give you his hours.

 

[wjfrye]

I called them and they do not address speeding tickets outside of court, therefor I have to appear in court to settle this so before I can ask for the plea, should I answer guilty or not guilty?