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answered on Oct 22, 2024
Generally a charge is either nolle prossed (decline to prosecute) or dismissed. Those often do show up on background checks. You can likely get the record expunged depending on how it precisely was dismissed or dropped... sometimes you cannot expunge them. You might want to find out if you can get... View More 
I mis scanned a few items during self checkout ($40 worth) I was stop by a guy and told to go in the security room. He checked my receipt and saw I had mis scanned a few items and asked why? I told him I was in a rush and it wasn’t intentional. He asked if I had my id which I didn’t because I... View More
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answered on Oct 20, 2024
Yes they are trying to build a case against you. That's why they were asking you questions. You can expect that they will review any prior visits to that store. I've seen clients go from one charge to 11 charges. So if you have a history of doing this then I think more charges might come... View More
Search truck was told no . Then brought I. A dog , no tickets for the reason they stopped us. Is that legal
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answered on Oct 12, 2024
If you are lawfully pulled over they can extend a lawful stop for a time to run dogs around the car.
I'm not certain based on what you told me that the stop was indeed lawful. It doesn't take much, but I think it might take more than that. I'm not sure how they would try to... View More
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answered on Oct 11, 2024
Generally what the courts do depends on your speed and driving history. Most judges look at the last 5 years. Many judges will offer driving school to reduce or dismiss if you were polite and have a very good driving record and haven't done driving school in the last 5 years.
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answered on Oct 22, 2024
Generally it's best to have a lawyer if you're charged with a misdemeanor or felony. And sometimes even traffic violations can result in job loss, license suspensions or greatly increased insurance. It's usually best to have an attorney if you can afford it but if you're not... View More
I just wanted too know what I will be facing if I was too go too court without a lawyer I just got off driving probation and my points is -11 and my speed was 79/35 and I went too get my car calibrated it was off by one and I took a class so my points went down too -11 it was -16 at first
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answered on Oct 3, 2024
They're probably not going to reduce it for you. And you might get some jail time. You haven't approached at the correct way. There's a better way to approach that. But honestly, a case like that requires good legal representation because you've got a pretty bad driving record... View More
My fiance is incarcerated we have zero income now,, he is charged with enter structure, poss. Of burglary tools,
petite larceny. Accused of these crimes because fiancee vehicle license plate was seen on flock camera in the area , vehicle matching description was seen on camera a block... View More
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answered on Sep 13, 2024
Unfortunately you generally can get court appointed/public defender or retain an attorney you choose. The standard is not extremely high and most court appointed attorneys and public defenders meet that minimum level. But if you're not happy you would likely need to hire an attorney. If... View More
Pulled over in VA ,passing through,first ticket. Asked for extension I was told no,asked the clerk what to do. She said pay it. I did. Was charge with no show. This was almost 7 years ago. Of course its showing up in my background checks
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answered on Sep 13, 2024
It sounds like you may have a warrant for failing to appear if they charged you with "no show." Maybe you mean they tried you in your absence? If there is a warrant for failing to appear you will need to take care of that. If they found you guilty in your absence there is currently no... View More
Driver had no front license plate on vehicle but had license plate inside car
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answered on Sep 13, 2024
There's a way to politely say that you prefer not to provide ID. And ask (on video or other recording) if you are required by law to provide ID and what the penalties are if you do not comply. If they tell you it's required and you will be arrested if you don't comply or face other... View More
I was pulled over for speeding and ticketed going 57 in a 40. This was also my first time ever being pulled over and having any vehicle incidents. I was also going downhill and saw my speedometer did not go over 45. On the ticket it says my speed was monitored with a Front/Stationary radar;... View More
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answered on Sep 13, 2024
An attorney can probably get you a much more favorable result. You admit to speeding 1-9 over the limit which is 3 demerit points. I can usually easily get that reduced to something that doesn't carry any points in Petersburg if that's where your ticket was assuming you were polite. You... View More
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answered on Jun 5, 2024
Did you have insurance? Do they? Check that first. In the absence of insurance there's probably a negligence standard to exercise reasonable care. You likely signed a contract that likely has a provision disclaiming liability. But you may want to retain someone to review the agreement to see... View More
ay an additional month due to the "at least 60 day" notice which doesn't seem mandatory or legal. I gave them 30-day notice of moving out which is legally mandatory. I received no 60-day notification on or before my 60-day mark which leads me to believe that it was purposely done to... View More
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answered on Jun 5, 2024
As long as they're able to re lease your unit (and they should be taking appropriate steps to re lease it) then they should not be able to collect that. But you're likely going to have to try to negotiate that I think... this is more of a landlord tenant issue. You may want to hire an... View More
She gave wrong name because she had a warrant she got arrested what cause did he have to talk to her
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answered on Jun 5, 2024
Generally the police don't need cause to ask questions. And you are free to refuse to answer questions. Although in certain scenarios you might face consequences for that such as vehicle accidents where there is a duty to provide some identifying information.
The bus was approaching a railroad, with its hazards on. Neither the yellow or red flashing lights were on when I passed, however when I checked my rear mirror the red lights were flashing and the stop sign had been put out. None of these were on when I made the maneuver but now I’m worried I... View More
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answered on Jun 5, 2024
In Virginia the bus has to be stopped when you pass it. It doesn't sound like you committed a violation. If the bus was already stopped when you passed they can use a camera ticket (traffic infraction) in the mail but the bus would need to be stopped with the sign out before the pass. Or you... View More
Do we both get in trouble? Do I get in trouble? Or Do he just get in trouble because of the threats.
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answered on Nov 5, 2024
If they're criminal threats he can get in trouble. It doesn't sound like self defense so I think you will likely get in trouble. You might have a self defense argument if you were in fear of imminent danger.
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answered on Oct 30, 2024
You can contest it or pay it. You may very well want to reach out to an attorney in the jurisdiction where your ticket is and talk about representation. There may be legal defenses if it was a camera ticket.
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answered on Oct 22, 2024
I would say yes.
I passed a school bus that was pulled to the side of the road at an entrance road. It had hazards and the yellow warning lights but no red lights and no arm deployed. Another school bus in between us passed in the same manner as I did. After that bus passed I waited a second or two and the stopped... View More
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answered on Oct 22, 2024
If it had a camera you might get a ticket in the mail. You can contest it if you do and get a court hearing on the matter.
June 2024 I was given a Ticket for speeding (Milton, GA - Fulton County).
I have a Alabama Drivers License. Clean Driving Record.
July 2024, went to court, told the court twice I'm having financial problems and cant pay this fine. They gave the opportunity to complete Non... View More
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answered on Oct 5, 2024
I think you posted this in the wrong state. If you got the ticket in Georgia you needed Georgia attorney.
In Virginia this would not go well at all. The judge would view it as making excuses. But if your ticket is in Georgia then you need to talk to somebody there.
I’m trying to get my va license and the have put a stop on me from getting my license
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answered on Oct 4, 2024
It sounds like you have something outstanding in North Carolina. You're going to want to find what's holding you up from getting a license in Virginia. It sounds like you have a charge but you're going to have to do investigating in North Carolina.
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