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I didn’t think to get out of my truck and check for damage. I thought, at most, I would have a dent in my fender. Two days later, the Atlanta PD called. I’m being charged with hit and run. What should I do?
I was working for a person can the charge stick
I have never been stopped I hardly drive and honestly i was not financial stable to get car insurance for my car. Car now has car insurance btw.
APD Officer told me the ticket is No points and I can pay the fine online. Is this true?
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answered on Nov 12, 2024
No, that is not correct. That ticket is a 3-point violation. Also, if the ticket was issued as the result of an accident, even if you are be able to pay it online, Georgia law still requires you to show up for your court date.
I was told I can not pay my tickets on line and I have a appear before the judge. Since I got them, I have gone on SSDI and had to retire.
It was over 5 years old before I got a notice to appear in court
Now they issued a failure to appear warrant. I thought at worst that I would forefit my cash bond to settle the case and it would just end it as an admission of wrong doing
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answered on Oct 28, 2024
Hire a GA attorney now to turn you in off the Docket, then start representing you. Also find out what you need to reinstate the DL.
They’re wanting me to schedule a court date or come pay the fine. The cop that issued the ticket doesn’t even work at the police station anymore. Is there a way to get out of this is there a statue of limitations or something?
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answered on Oct 24, 2024
You should definitely try to schedule a court date and try to resolve it. With a ticket that old, there's a good chance that they will just dismiss it once it makes it back in the courtroom and prosecutor has a chance to look at it. That won't ever happen, however if you don't show... View More 
My friend and I were pulled over for going to slow in the left lane. Mine you there were no cars behind her, she had went around a truck and stayed in the left lane. The officer stated that she was driving to slow 48 in a 55 zone. Other cars need to pass that was going faster. The only cars were... View More
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answered on Oct 23, 2024
Signing a ticket is not an admission of guilt, but rather, acknowledgement of the court date on it. It is important to note that most moving violations in Georgia are considered criminal misdemeanors, meaning that they are punishable by up to 12 months in jail and a $1,000 fine. Additionally,... View More
I (uneducated about the difference) requested a jury trial when I was asked if I wanted a jury or bench trial. I’m wondering how I can file an appeal.
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answered on Oct 21, 2024
If you filed the demand for jury trial in a city, recorders or magistrate court, your case may have already been transferred to a state or superior court for the trial. Regardless, you can switch to a bench trial merely by filing a document known as a "Waiver of Jury Trial" with the clerk... View More
I was given a citation in Columbus, GA for no brake lights/working turn signals, side mirror obstruction-must be replaced, & a warning for missing taillight. My turn signals work perfectly, the officer never even saw my turn signals & only 1 brake light is out.
the “taillight”... View More
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answered on Oct 12, 2024
You might have been cited for no working turn signals if the officer couldn't see them in action or if there was a malfunction they observed. Even if your turn signals are working now, there could have been an issue at the time of the stop that the officer noticed. Additionally, having one... View More
My wife got T bones by a car not paying attention, she was driving through the light and a truck cut her off at the intersection causing her to be stuck so when the in coming traffic came the driver was not paying attention and hit her
answered on Oct 25, 2024
A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for over two weeks. This may be more of a "Car Accident" question than a traffic ticket question. At any rate, she is not liable if she had no reason to anticipate the truck's maneuver. She also has the strong... View More
We have sought medical attention
answered on Sep 30, 2024
If this is a result of a work related injury it is compensable.
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answered on Sep 23, 2024
The Federal government through the NHTSA mandated that all cars manufactured from 1986 and on to to have the third brake light. Georgia law requires that if a car was manufactured with two brake lights, both must be operational (OCGA 40-6-25(b)) and in general that all brake lights work properly... View More
The judge reset the jury trial 4 times now due to the arresting officers not showing up at trial. Can I the defendant move for this case to be dismissed for lack of evidence? What motion or dismissal request would be the proper way to request dismissing the case if the Motion for Directed Verdict... View More
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answered on Sep 23, 2024
You could move for a "motion to dismiss for want of prosecution," and you can make the motion orally if you're in court and the officer does not appear.
Her 21 yr old boyfriend which she didn't I have messages from him saying she didn't kidnap him Georgia Police did the pit maneuver and made them flip the car twice he her boyfriend would hurt seriously and she was hurt also she was the only one charged in the incident he wasn't... View More
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answered on Sep 11, 2024
It sounds like you are in a very difficult and confusing situation with your daughter being held in Twiggs County Jail. The first thing you should consider is contacting a criminal defense attorney who can work in Georgia and has experience with cases involving minors and serious charges like... View More
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answered on Sep 6, 2024
I'll answer the question by saying it's not a "fatal defect" that would cause the ticket to be dismissed. For example, a prosecutor can fix such a problem very quickly by simply filing their own accusation in court, which of course would be signed and valid.
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answered on Aug 29, 2024
Yes, GA Code § 40-6-96 does include pedestrians walking on a highway (specifically, subsections (c), (d) and (e)). Generally speaking, state and local laws, federal apply to traffic and road related offenses.
I received my first speeding ticket in Florida, and now I've received a second ticket in Georgia for move over violation. I'm planning to take a nolo plea for this. I'm currently on an F1 visa. Will this affect my H1-B application?
Which option is better: admitting guilt or... View More
I googled it and several websites advised that this ticket should be $70. I got accepted into the PTIT program and they want me to pay $195! Can I dispute or get the $256 ticket fee lowered? If so, what are the steps?
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answered on Sep 4, 2024
Good morning,
Thank you for reaching out.
The fines are determined by the specific court. The only way you may be able to request a lower fine would be to appear in court in person and ask the judge. The judge may or may not be amenable to your request.
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