Q: What should I do about my no insurance ticket?
On January 1, 2018 I got pulled over for my license plate light being out... but ended up with a no insurance ticket and an impounded car. I was 16 when this happened and my mom was paying the insurance. (I’m 19 now) The officer said the insurance was expired, but I have proof I had insurance on that day. I went to court for a 400 dollar ticket that my mom said she would pay and I entered into a plea of abeyance. I sent the proof in, but my mom did not pay the ticket, so they sent me an order to show cause. I went to court and payed the remaining balance of the ticket off thinking if I did that, it would all go away and be over with. Obviously I was wrong. The DMV suspended my license that exact day and requested I get an SR22 Insurance in my name... which I was quoted for 600 a month... which i’m not even close to being able to afford given im a full time student. I’m going back to court for this in 2 days and I just don’t know what I should do or ask for. HELP!
A: Without knowing all of your facts, it sounds like the court revoked your plea in abeyance. If you are still going to court I would ask the prosecutor what the status of your plea in abeyance is. See if the court would be willing to reinstate it (it is a long shot given how old the ticket is). But the DMV could still require you to carry SR22 regardless of the status of the criminal case. The DMV is a civil matter and separate from your "criminal" traffic ticket. If you would like to give me a call, text, or email I can look up your case and give you a better idea of what you should do. My number is 801-784-3500 or my email is william@melton.law
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