Maybe. Whether a ticket may be paid through the mail depends on the  citation. Some citations can be paid through the mail, other cannot.  Keep in mind, however, that you will be convicted of the offense as  charged, should you choose to deal with your citation by signing and  submitting your ticket through the mail. You should always consult with  an attorney rather than pay a citation through the mail. 

Probably. It is not unusual for the Court to allow at least on  postponement, or continuance. However, you should never go to court  without an attorney and expect the case to be continued. 

Maybe. This is fact and charge specific. For a speeding ticket or  other non-alcohol related moving violation, only a very small minority  of cases result in a jail sentence. Jail is never possible where the  charge is categorized as an infraction. However, for a second Driving  While Impaired charge, some incarceration is mandatory. The Judge  determines whether jail is appropriate, not the Prosecutor, but the  Prosecutor has a right to make a recommendation to the court. As always  when facing the criminal justice system, the advice of a lawyer is  invaluable in determining possible outcomes and attempting to control  them resulting in the best possible outcome. 

Maybe. This is fact and charge specific. For non-alcohol related  traffic offenses in North Carolina, only a small percentage of cases  result in probationary sentences. Most tickets are handled by  negotiation alleviating the concern of probation. Your ticket would have  to be an offense greater than an infraction for probation to be a  possibility. The advice, experience and knowledge of a lawyer best serve  your interest with respect to all potential consequences of conviction.  Where you are uncertain of the consequences of a traffic conviction,  always seek the advice of an experienced lawyer.