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3 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents for Texas on
Q: I need a lawyer regarding a car accident in tx
Donivan Flowers
Donivan Flowers
answered on Oct 3, 2018

Most car accident lawyers give free consultations. If your car wreck occurred in the Houston area, there are a LOT of options. Find someone you feel comfortable with and you feel you can trust and have good communication with. Find someone who has good reviews. And ask any prospective lawyer about... View More

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Q: The woman who hit my car claimed the only reason she swerved into me was because a coffee she'd ordered from a fast food

place spilled and scalded her. She says I need to sue the restaurant, not her. Is this true?

Donivan Flowers
Donivan Flowers
answered on Jul 5, 2018

She was driving the car. She was the person responsible for the safe operation of her vehicle. She was the person responsible for the safe handling of hot coffee. If she can't drink coffee and drive safely, she should not try. So, no. I would not agree with the woman that hit you.

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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Texas on
Q: I received a speeding ticket and it tells me to appear before a judge and gives a Post Office Box as the place to appear

If I show up at the Post Office Box on the day required, what will the court do with the ticket?

Donivan Flowers
Donivan Flowers
answered on Apr 11, 2018

Call the court at the phone number listed on the ticket and ask them about the appropriate procedure for making an appearance.

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Q: I forgot to pay my traffic ticket, and now I've been called to go to court and explain why I didn't pay.

Should I hire a traffic attorney to help me with this? If not, what do I say to get the lesser penalty?

Donivan Flowers
Donivan Flowers
answered on Apr 6, 2018

Absolutely you should hire a traffic ticket attorney to assist you in this matter, preferably that is familiar with the practices of the court you will be appearing before.

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Q: I got a speeding ticket over 6 months ago that I forgot to pay.Now I cannot remember the county or city that cited me.

I am trying to pay the ticket to renew my insurance but, don't remember the location where the ticket was given. I tried calling my local dmv and they weren't able to help. How can I get this information.

Donivan Flowers
Donivan Flowers
answered on Apr 6, 2018

Your best bet in finding this information is likely going to be the Department of Public Safety Failure to Appear search feature. http://www.texasfailuretoappear.com/search.php

If this doesn't work, you may want to look into getting a copy of your driving record. In any event, you...
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Q: traffic attorney-I was wondering if a non-moving violation of a CDL holder-such as city ordinance goes on his record
Donivan Flowers
Donivan Flowers
answered on Apr 5, 2018

Without knowing the specifics, I can tell you that non-moving ordinance violations typically do not accrue points under the Driver Responsibility Program. However, if you are concerned about this, contact a traffic ticket attorney in your area to get a definitive answer.

1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law and Traffic Tickets for Texas on
Q: Can I legally drive a golf cart on public roads in Corpus Christi, TX. Also, Do i need insurance and registration for it
Donivan Flowers
Donivan Flowers
answered on Apr 5, 2018

According to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, Registration is not needed to operate your golf cart on a public road. State law allows for use of golf carts with a slow-moving vehicle emblem in the following situations: in master planned communities with a uniform set of restrictive covenants... View More

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Q: Can I renew a license with any tickets that were unpaid?

I have a ticket that was issued to me on 11/28/17 my license expired and they said I couldn't get it renewed until the ticket was paid. Got ticket paid now they're giving me the "failure to appear in court" ticket when it was issued also 11/28/17. I already paid everything to... View More

Donivan Flowers
Donivan Flowers
answered on Apr 5, 2018

This is likely a question for DPS, but a failure to appear ticket might place a hold on your license. Your best bet is to speak with a traffic ticket attorney about clearing the hold and renewing your license. You may be eligible for an Occupational Driver's License as well, and that is... View More

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