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Is there a statute that makes that clear that the company is responsible if the owner of company said he was t driving?
Thank you so much in advance.
So here is my question:
I’m from Vermont, however, I bought a car from a friend of mine in the state of Georgia. The way I bought the car was that I would make a payment of $600 a month to him. I get the bill of sales, which states all the... View More 
Officer gave me 2 citations
OFFENSE
NO TAG/no DECAL
SUSPENSION OF LICENSE, LICENSE TAG, AND TAG REGISTRATION FOR OPERATION OF VEHICLE
WITHOUT EFFECTIVE INS.
I HAVE TAG, BOUGHT CAR IN 2022. I have active license and ins.
Court date set for July 24th. Is is too late to get representation?
Can a person beat the charges
Fine is $50, going to court would (hopefully) allow me to get an appeal to get point removed off record.
Date of court how do I help her
Meaning would this show up on my criminal background check
GA law: Is a traffic ticket automatically dismissed if the citing officer does not appear in court?
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answered on Jun 16, 2024
Even if it is not-the prosecutor can cure such a problem very quickly by simply filing their own accusation in court, which of course would be signed and valid.
As far as the officer appearing-officers are not usually subpoenaed to be in court for your initial appearance. On that day,... View More
answered on May 28, 2024
A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. You could work with the insurance companies to investigate the matter. If they share information with you on what their special investigation units learned, that might help you in preventing future incidents and... View More
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answered on May 20, 2024
No, there is no requirement of knowledge as an element of the offense under the law. Most traffic offenses (including this one) merely require that the offense be committed (e.g., it is not necessary that they prove you knew that you were speeding, only that you were speeding.)... View More
In Georgia Code § 40-2-41 (2022) - Display of License Plates - Justia Law it sounds like they’re referring to residents with GA registered tags, if I’m not a resident and my vehicle is registered in another state can I be ticketed for having a tinted plate cover?
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answered on May 19, 2024
Yes, tinted plate covers are illegal in Georgia, regardless of their status in other states. The law applies to vehicles of both residents and non-residents.
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answered on May 19, 2024
Typically, no, but most tickets in Georgia are misdemeanors, punishable by up to $1,000 fine and 12 months in jail.
Was hit by a taxi van driver when trying to make a left turn and getting into the closest left lane of a two turn road. I was on the way to a calendar call and could not stay behind because at the time I thought I would get benched by the judge. I kept trying to exchange info and tell him I... View More
answered on Jun 12, 2024
If you had no intention to actually flee, the prosecutor may consider dismissing the charge or reducing.
I received a citation 4.5 years ago. I hired a lawyer from off the record and she has been handling the court case for me. I have a totally clean record, and the court keeps pushing the date. Is there not a statute of limitations with vehicle citations?I received a ticket when someone merged into... View More
answered on Jun 1, 2024
Even Georgia has laws requiring a speedy trial. 4.5 years! Only if your attorney keeps asking for or agreeing to extensions. In CA you have 45 days then dismissed for delay in prosecution. Thank you for using Justia's Ask a Lawyer, but don't rely on what you are told here, consult a... View More
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answered on Apr 16, 2024
OCGA 40-6-124(a) says you can use hand and arm signals or signal lights. However, if you are on a highway, larger vehicles as described must use lights. Specifically, OCGA 40-6-124(b) requires them
"when the distance from the center of the top of the steering post to the left... View More
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