Why don't I have to appear in court.?

Sounds like the perfect person to answer this is your attorney.

Should I hire a traffic attorney or should I go to court myself and try to strike a deal/plea?

Right now you are charged with a 6 point speed. That means if convicted you would have a couple hundred dollars in fines and court surcharges, 6...

What should I expect when I go to court? What will the judge ask me?

Who are these "people" that keep telling you all this information? Are they criminal lawyers? Do they have any idea what they are talking about? ...

Depends on the attorney. I'd guess you'll see flat rates ranging from $1,000 to $5,000. I'd be very wary of a quote less than that.

Your options are to plead guilty or have a trial. Speeding over 40mph is serious. I strongly suggest hiring an attorney.

is that legal?can they do that.

Yes, the prosecution can amend/add/reduce charges after arraignment.

Please help I plead guilty to this

If it was a yellow ticket then it was civil and not criminal. It wouldn't go on your record. But you are right to never take legal advice from...

Violation of criminal

can be either. Depends on the offense charged with.

What happens when I go to court and fight it do I just say Gulity and pay the fine and move on

You're probably charged with the criminal offense since you were smoking in public. Pleading guilty would give you a permanent and public criminal...

I am very mad that I would be accused of stealing in the parking lot of this store and threatened. Should I consult an attorney?

What would your damages even be? Probably best to move on