Sometimes with the emotions that arise, in the heat of the moment, people who are stopped by the police decide to do things they may not have thought through. They may refuse to sign the summons, or give a false name. Don’t do it. You are just creating additional problems for yourself.

Refusing to sign a traffic ticket.
If you are charged with a criminal traffic violation or any violation that calls for a mandatory hearing, you MUST sign and accept the citation as a promise to appear in court. This is true even if you believe you were wrongfully arrested or accused.

You may be furious that you were unjustly charged with an offense; or, you
may incorrectly believe that your signature in and of itself is an admission of guilt (It is not). Whether the police got it right or wrong, you must sign the citation and battle it out later in court. Failure to sign or accept a citation may cost you sixty days in jail.

Sign the citation and avoid an additional criminal charge. Rest assured that
your signature does not mean you agree with the charges or that you have
admitted culpability. As soon as you can, hire an experienced criminal traffic lawyer to fight your case.

What should I do if I am already charged with Failure to Accept or Sign Summons?
If you have been charged with Failure to Accept or Sign Summons, contact
an experienced criminal defense attorney immediately. A lawyer
experienced in criminal law will know how to fight against your charges.

Alexander Truluck focuses his practice as a criminal defense attorney in Clearwater, Palm Harbor, Largo, Dunedin and the Tampa Bay area.

For more information, visit our website at http://www.criminallawyerclearwaterflorida.com
or call (727) 799-3550.