Q: I have received a citation for using a phone while driving. (ta-21-1124(d2)). Will this show as a criminal offense?
I am 17 years old and this is my first offense. My citations mentions criminal law after stating Something about a "must appear" mark. My ciataion only say payable by fine. I was just wondering if it applies to me as well and will show on my criminal record or if it is only a traffic violation.
A: It's a must appear but is simply a payable traffic citation rather than a jailable offense. You can fight this in court or pay it off. . I recommend to my clients generally to take any traffic citation to court no no matter how small because there is always the risk of points in certain violations or other penalties. Yours is under the traffic article rather than criminal article.
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