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I am in my mid-20s with a clean driving record. Is there any way to avoid having this on my record?
Also, the Virginia Judiciary Online Case System states that the charge is "fail to obey highway marking" but my summons says "improper lane change."
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answered on Sep 9, 2022
It is a point violation in Virginia. You may be able hire an attorney who can get it dismissed with driving school.
Failed to appear in Pennsylvania. Have AIDS AND was sick I couldn't travel. Was told I'd be ok except if stopped in Pennsylvania. I called police for assistance out of fear my place was being broken into and the Falls Church city police arrested me even though the national criminal data... View More 
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answered on Aug 28, 2022
You will want to request a court appointed attorney when you are in front of the judge. They should appoint an attorney to represent you if you qualify financially.
Over on the ticket. He was also in a work truck and he put down a personal vehicle
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answered on Jun 22, 2022
I don't see where you have asked a question.
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answered on May 19, 2022
I don't know what you mean by withdrawn. You can go to court and plead not guilty but I don't know any judge that would accept that mistake as a legal defense if the identifying information on the ticket is otherwise correct. You may be able to get it reduced or dismissed by hiring a... View More
Attacker used an axe, was on illegal substances, and drew blood.
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answered on Apr 26, 2022
One would think jail time is likely.
The cop said he let me of easy(with disregarding speed limit instead of speeding I was going 57 on a 40). I didnt see a speed sign. Should I fight it? I don’t wanna get a worst offense. Also I was wearing headphones he let me off with that
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answered on Apr 15, 2022
I would hire an attorney to get it reduced if you have a very good driving record you can do better.
I'm going to need a court appointment attorney but could any lawyer write it on my behalf? I had train tickets purchased before this message.
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answered on Apr 4, 2022
In Virginia you generally would have to get the permission of the court to waive your appearance at the arraignment. You would request a court appointed attorney at the arraignment. So you may be able to reschedule the arraignment by contacting the clerk's office, but if you just send a letter... View More
The ticket I received has a completely different vehicle listed and I've never owned a vehicle with the listed info. Info on the ticket: 2004 Chevy 2D and wrong license plate. My vehicle is a 2021 Dodge 2D and only first digit of the plate matches the ticket. The other digits don't match... View More
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answered on Mar 5, 2022
Yes you can contest it of course with a not guilty plea. Your success depends on whether they can identify you and prove you drove the speed cited. They can amend the summons to fix that error. I doubt you will be successful but you might if the officer is confused and if you handle it right.
If a defendant enters a deferred disposition but but the prosecutor does not agree with the disposition can they still bring it up to a judge and have them decide?
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answered on Jan 26, 2022
Usually deferred dispositions have an understood outcome so once you get it you're usually good to go. But it's possible to defer disposition and order mitigation and leave the outcome open ended... so they might be consulted for their opinion but usually that's not the case.
I live on a road with no lines and a speed limit of 25. I ride my moped at 30 as that's all it will do. People pass me on this road. I turn onto a road with a double yellow and a speed limit of 55, people pass me here too, over the double yellow and without signalling. I turn onto route 60 and... View More
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answered on Jan 7, 2022
You should probably get a car as it provides more protection and you won't have this issue. Consider yourself as a bicycle. Cars are going to pass and while they should give 3 feet they often don't. Driving on a 55 mph road isn't smart. Good luck and stay safe. You may be guilty of... View More
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answered on Dec 24, 2021
You can hire any attorney you want.
I was not in the car but I have to report to court?
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answered on Dec 23, 2021
Unless it's for allowing an unlicensed person to drive then no that's not right. Hire a lawyer to get it dismissed.
The petitioner alerted the court that I had sent her text messages. This was a violation of a no-contact protective order AND a no contact condition of a sentence that included 12 months of suspended time. However, she also sent text messages and engaged in several lengthy text conversations with... View More
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answered on Nov 20, 2021
Sounds like you're definitely in violation. Hire a lawyer to help minimize what they do.
If I go to the DMV and update my license, will I receive further penalty due to my current speeding ticket having my address down as from another state? I have lived in VA past 60 days without updating, but it has not yet expired.
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answered on Sep 29, 2021
you shouldn't have any issues
My issue: I am living in VA, I have lived here for 2-3 years. I have a MO license, I got it there when I had turned 18. I had not updated it, as I was not aware I needed to. I have held it for 1 year while living in VA. Just recently, I got a speeding ticket for going 79/55. It was not reckless... View More
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answered on Sep 29, 2021
You most certainly have a duty to update your license. There are limited exceptions for military/students but the law generally is you must update it within 60 days of moving here. Hire a lawyer to get the case in Virginia reduced or dismissed. That will help with points. But definitely fix the... View More
Between a 4 year olds words & an of age man words, court the judge convict the of age man with no evidence?
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answered on Aug 18, 2021
The court cannot find anyone guilty with no evidence. However any testimony, including a 4yo, is in fact evidence and they of course can find you guilty of there's enough evidence.
I recently turned 18 and am about to graduate from high school with my associate's degree and a traditional high school diploma. I have received a speeding ticket for 59 mph in a 45-mph zone. The ticket says that it was due to a stationary radar. After doing some research on these radars, I... View More
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answered on May 29, 2021
Hire a lawyer to go to court for you they will know what to do. You look like you're getting bad information on the internet. Call someone who regularly practices in the court where your case is.
The ticket was issued in Norfolk, VA and when I log into the website to pay the ticket I do not see the ticket. Am I off scotch free or what? If I am not off scotch free then why is it not in the system and how do I pay it?
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answered on Feb 23, 2021
No.
The officer wrote II in the law section on the summons instead of the number 2. The two previous people before me had the same offense that i had (wreckless driving) but had their cases dismissed due to the this error. The judge then told the officer that he could make an addendum to my summons... View More
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answered on Jan 6, 2021
Most judges I know wouldn't dismiss for writing roman numerals vs. the actual number. The judge allowed it and I don't see that you have any remedy beyond appeal which may or may not be a good idea.
Was stated a laser caught me going 58 in a 25. However, he put I was driving a Chevy and I was driving a dodge. The color , year, and plate is accurate. Will this get thrown out, due to incorrect information?
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answered on Dec 23, 2020
No.
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