Q: Throwing out a minor while driving ticket?
I got a minor while driving citation in MN. The ticket has my info on it, the reason I got the citation, but no fine amount or court date. What would be the next step?
Also, it doesn't have checked that I took a breath test or not and no number is listed as the result. That whole section is blank. Is that grounds for getting it thrown out? Looking at my ticket you wouldn't even know why I was being charged.
A: It's not likely that a judge would dismiss a criminal charge for a citation not completely filled out. I'd suggest checking the court's website mncourt.gov "access court records" page using the citation number to see if or when the police officer sends it in to the court. Once it shows up there, you can call the court to see how to set up a court date. Ignoring it could result in an arrest warrant.
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