Q: Can a parent represent a child for ticket if child lives out of state? (Got ticket for expired tag, driving parents car)
Her dad would like to represent her(she is 20, lives in Oregon) because he did not realize that his tag was expired and sent her to run errands for him when she was visiting earlier this year. He wants to represent her 1) because she lives in Oregon and 2) because he feels like it's his fault since it was his car and his tag that was expired. I didn't think that was legal and don't want her to get in trouble with the law... he( her dad) thinks it's legal and acceptable since its a minor traffic violation, I want to make sure that is true... if not I want to make sure she is covered and the best way to handle the situation.
A: If she's 20 - she's not a child. As to representing her, yes he can, if he is a licensed attorney - otherwise, no he can not. If he really wants to help her, have him get his tag renewed and hire a local traffic attorney to represent her - the ticket can likely be dismissed for a nominal fee.
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GREAT QUESTION
Unless dad is a lawyer, no, he can't "represent" his daughter. That's true whether is a serious felony or misdemeanor, just as much as a minor traffic citation.
Probably the best thing to do, given the out-of-state issue, is to hire a local attorney to handle the ticket. Lawyers may represent clients, in absentia, for certain legal matters.
All the best!
Bill Powers
NC Traffic Laws Attorney
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