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I missed my court date for an expired registration (4 months past the due date) and also missed my FTA review date. I received a notice after the original missed date that mentioned the FTA review but have not received any notice since missing that review, which was last week. My case status online... View More 
answered on Mar 27, 2025
You should redocket the case and resolve asap to avoid an fta or a warrant. Sometimes it takes days before the public Courtnet us updated.
I was pulled over in Kentucky with expired tags for two years and no insurance. The officer cited me for these violations. I have no prior violations, and although I am getting insurance today, I don't have the funds to renew my tags. What are my options, and what potential penalties am I facing?
answered on Mar 16, 2025
If the tags are corrected, they will likely be dismissed. If you did not have insurance, that will likely be a $500 fine and court costs, part of which may be suspended by the Court. No insurance is also an enhanceable offense, which means if you get another No Insurnace charge within five years... View More
I missed my traffic court date in Louisville, KY for a "no registration" offense, and now there is a bench warrant issued for me. Given that I don't have any previous warrants, if I go to the courthouse to get my case redocketed, is it possible that I will get arrested on that day?
answered on Mar 8, 2025
It’s possible you could be arrested, but with the charge and you redocketing the case, it is very unlikely you will be arrested.
I got pulled over in Kentucky for driving with an expired license, tags, and registration. I received a court date, and I plan on updating all my documents a few months before the court appearance. I have a clean record, and the officer mentioned not to worry too much about it. Could I still be... View More
answered on Mar 2, 2025
No. You will not be arrested on the court date. Zero chance as long as you show up to court.
I have a court date in two months regarding a traffic stop in Kentucky where I was cited for having an expired license, expired tags, and speeding 10 mph over the limit. I have a clean record and am in the process of renewing both my license and tags. I was advised to call a specific number to... View More
answered on Dec 9, 2024
Most likely, yes, because you cannot receive traffic school until or unless you have an agreement to refer to state traffic school and you cannot receive that until or unless you have gone to court.
charge 1: failure to wear seat belts was observed operating the vehicle with a child in a child restraint seat but not buckled in.
My kid is 5 years old. He was on his front facing child seat in the backside, was still buckled in, but he slipped his shoulder belt down by the time police... View More
answered on Nov 6, 2024
There should be an exception but there is not. However, you may be able to explain what happened and get the case diverted and ultimately dismissed.
answered on Oct 31, 2024
Yes, but you might want to go to court instead since it is your first ticket. It might get diverted or dismissed.
Should I hire a lawyer? I assume I’ll likely have slightly leniency no matter what but would it be smart to get a lawyer just in case?
answered on Oct 29, 2024
Yes. A lawyer can protect you from the things you don’t know.
I was caught going 89mph on a 70 and I was paced doing 100
answered on Oct 6, 2024
Hire a lawyer to handle for you and possibly it can be diverted or dismissed since it is your first offense.
It was dark and the vehicle behind me had their brights on. I couldn't see the lane well due to the brights and they passed me. I had trouble judging the lane. There was a cop behind us and they pulled me over. They said I was in both both lanes. I pulled over and gave them my permit and my... View More
answered on Oct 3, 2024
Hire a good criminal defense lawyer to protect yourself and your license.
answered on Oct 1, 2024
Redocket and resolve the case. Then take the driving test and pass it and you can get a new license.
answered on Sep 11, 2024
You file the motion asking for all of the evidence against you as well as all exculpatory evidence. You file the original in the court file and send a copy to the prosecutor.
answered on Sep 4, 2024
Most likely not. Drivers and ID licensing are separate divisions of the clerk’s office.
Traffic citation court case
answered on Sep 16, 2024
Probably white female but a lawyer would need to see the s tusk document to be sure.
When I moved out of my old house after divorcing from my husband, he held a lot of my mail from me just out of spite and I genuinely knew nothing about having a court appearance until a few days ago. Can a lawyer show up for me to lift a bench warrant or will I have to go to court myself?
answered on Sep 11, 2024
The lawyer can have it recalled and you don’t have to appear if it is a misdemeanor. If it is a felony, you too will have to appear.
My boyfriend got a 2nd degree motor vehicle flee, improper display of plates, reckless driving, operating on sus license, and failure to use head lamps. He’s 20 with no prior criminal record and only driving with no license on his driving record. I just found out he also has about 6 tickets for... View More
answered on Jun 19, 2024
Most likely he will not do any jail time although I would hire a lawyer to represent him immediately so he can get out in front of these charges.
Traffic and I assumed we were free to go. Nml speed is 70. I was going 76. There were still barrels in other lane officer said. I don’t recall. I got confused by the situation. I didn’t realize it was still considered active I guess. Advice on what I should do? Would like to not have to go to... View More
answered on Jun 6, 2024
Most likely can be resolved for traffic school but you will have to appear ( or hire a lawyer) as it is not repayable.
Need Togo to court and ask judge if I can go to traffic school. What's gonna happen to me
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answered on May 28, 2024
When you go to court for your first citation, the judge will review the details of your case, including the fact that you were going 22 miles over the limit in a work zone and following too closely. Be prepared to explain your situation and express your willingness to take responsibility for your... View More
I know someone that was pulled over 3 days after I was and they received something in the mail about their court date about a week ago but I haven’t. Do I need to show? What happens if I don’t show?
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answered on May 7, 2024
Call the County Court where you were stopped and see if there is a charge against you. If near a City then also call that City Court. Your Citation should tell you what Court your are charged in and what the Docket # is. If you miss Court then your license will be suspended or you will be... View More
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