What i am not understanding though, is when I asked the cop if he had a warrant for the blood test he reply was "I could get one but I don't feel like it" How can I be charged with something when I was not even placed under arrest? Also, when he said that he didn't feel like getting a warrant
answered on Jul 24, 2021
You are definitely going to get charged. When you refuse the test there is an assumption that you were under the influence and you will be charged under the general impairment section of the DUI law. Additionally because he did not take the test the law says that your license will be suspended for... View More 
answered on Jul 6, 2021
If he filed it with the wrong address, you may be already suspended. You need to either call the court where it happened or a lawyer to look into it
And I never had to sign anything too. What should I do?
answered on Jul 6, 2021
Was your correct address on your license because that is likely where it was sent. Call a lawyer as it can be checked online. If it has not been filed, there is a 30 day statute of limitations so it may be too late to file it now, if it hasn't yet been filed. Don't ignore it because if it... View More
The officer was more than a hundred yards away and traveling towards me. I’m surprised she even noticed. She said she issued a violation but her printer was broken and I would get it in the mail. She told me how to pay it, by mail or in person but did not mention an on line payment. I then asked... View More
answered on Jun 29, 2021
Do you not just plead guilty because you are facing three points on your license if convicted. Points can lead to higher insurance rates and also if you get another ticket in the following year you could lose your license if you go over six points. Get a lawyer who will help you either fight the... View More
He asked me if I was aware how far off the road I was. To my knowledge I wasn't off the road at all. I sneezed a big one though and might have left the road for a second. He took my license and registration, looked briefly at my registration and then went back to his car. Came back and ask me... View More
answered on Jun 19, 2021
Sounds like you will be getting a ticket in the mail. Call a lawyer when you get it and make sure you research whether you will get points.
I was falsely charged by my ex-wife for simple assault and harassment in Whitehall, PA on May 2017. I showed video evidence to an Attorney General because of which simple assault charge was dropped but I was still convicted for harassment. My acting lawyer at the time told me that it's like a... View More
answered on Jun 6, 2021
It is considered a summary offense and it would take five years before you’re eligible to have it expunged. It does not come off of your record automatically and you have to file a motion for expungement to get it sponge
However, in the Confidential Info Section, both tickets state "A/M Non-moving citation..." What should I do?
answered on May 21, 2021
Plead not guilty because the careless carries 3 points on your license. Points can lead to increase insurance premiums and possible suspension. Get a lawyer to go to court. Many times the citations can be downgraded or fought. Good luck!
Admittedly I was speeding around 25 over briefly to around 15 over to get away from vehicles intentionally preventing me from passing. I then noticed a cop weave in and out of traffic to get behind me and I waited to be pulled over. He then followed me for about a 1/2 mile to a mile without pulling... View More
answered on May 14, 2021
Yes, but the officer would have to be able to identify you in court as the driver. If he was behind you the whole time he is going to have some issues. Plead not guilty and get a lawyer as 25 over is 4 points on your license. Good luck
Do I need a lawyer to fight the ticket? Even if the police officer didn’t see me driving
answered on Apr 30, 2021
It is a 3 point offense that could affect insurance. Also if you do get points and receive another ticket in the next year, the points add on and you could be facing potential suspension if you go over 6 points.
The office can file a ticket on information received but they will need a... View More
The car was unmarked. There are no signs saying radar speed monitoring was in use. Is this legal?
answered on Apr 9, 2021
Just for your information points do not transfer to New York, however the offense does and will appear on your driving record so it is worth it to go to court. You should enter a plea of not guilty and mail in the section of the ticket where you sign not guilty along with the fine and you will get... View More
My husband was pulled over strictly for no registration. This was a complete oversight on my part. I thought I had paid it, but I can't find any proof I did. I didn't think they could randomly run someone's plates without reason? I've obviously paid it and got it up to date... View More
answered on Apr 2, 2021
Yes that is common. Plead not guilty, go to court and show the trooper you got it fixed. Many times they will drop the ticket if you show proof. Good luck
I called the number listed on the form to confirm and the woman on the other side said that the officer listed the citation as given to me, however I was never even pulled over or anything of the sort. I really don't know anything about this citation at all. I plead not guilty and am awaiting... View More
answered on Apr 1, 2021
You didn't says what the citation was for. You should consider getting a lawyer especially if the citation carries points with it.
answered on Mar 30, 2021
Inactive generally means an arrest warrant was issued. You need to get a lawyer to assist in turning you in and arguing for bail.
Clean record
answered on Mar 22, 2021
Well, the worst thing that can happen is that you could go to jail and have a permanent record. However, that usually does not happen on a paraphernalia case if you have no prior record. Get a lawyer. You are charged with a crime and should have a lawyers representing your interests. You may have a... View More
License currently suspended indefinitely for 1533D failure to respond to traffic citation for unpaid fines but they are trying to say its DUI suspended. How is that possible when I havent gotten any new DUI Charges and in 2019 i got pulled over and it wasn't dui suspended and i only received... View More
answered on Mar 21, 2021
You need to get a lawyer immediately. The law says that if your license was suspended for a DUI it will always be suspended until and unless you get your license reinstated. It doesn’t matter if the DUI is one year old or 30 years old. If you never got your license back then you are looking at a... View More
The officer said my exact speed was 86 in a 65 but didn’t use a radar gun and gave me a $218 ticket. I know I wasn’t going that fast and the device he used has been proven to be wrong and it is my first offense and only timed me for 2.45 seconds and put me as a maximum speeding ticket and I’m... View More
answered on Mar 7, 2021
Did you get the ticket in PA or NJ? If it is PA you will have to attend a license suspension hearing with Penndot for excessive speeds to determine if they will be suspending your license. Additionally, it is a 5 point offense and 5 points is the most you can get for a ticket in PA. You should... View More
I haven't drove at all. Now I'm looking at jail time. They said I'm dui suspended from 15yrs ago. Am I going to jail?
answered on Feb 26, 2021
You need to get a lawyer asap. If your license was never restored after the DUI you are considered DUI suspended until you get your license back. if you are found guilty, there is mandatory imprisonment of 60-90 days in the county prison. You need to figure out how to get you license back asap.... View More
2012 says operated vehicle without valid driver's license is subsequent events within seven years section 6503 applies she driving like it my last offense happened in 2012
answered on Feb 22, 2021
If this is your 7th conviction for driving on a suspended license, there is mandatory jail time associated with this of 30 days to up to 6 months. If the license was suspended for a dui, the jail time is substantially longer. You should retain an experienced traffic defense attorney asap to assist... View More
Days later at your house acusing you of going over 100 and the officer took your plate /registration as the vehicle passes but no evidence of who was driving .
answered on Feb 19, 2021
If the question is "can I be cited", the answer is yes. The question is whether they can prove it in court. If you do receive a citation, make sure you hire an experienced lawyer as you could lose your license if you are cited for going 31mph or more over the limit, plus you will get... View More
Traffic stop with voluntary search,
answered on Feb 18, 2021
Unlikely. I am wondering why you had to do any time in jail at all. Usually, these cases are done by summons where the charges are mailed out. You should speak to a lawyer. Sometimes these cases can be negotiated to a non-criminal fine or perhaps a first time offender program. Many of us give free... View More
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