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My husband was recently pulled over and was ticketed for no proof of insurance, we have it although the card wasnt in his car. Also got summons for display of fictitious inspection sticker.This is a 1st offense, what are the penalties, and will there be jail time?
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answered on Jan 20, 2020
On the insurance, if you contest the ticket and send in proof of insurance that ticket should be dismissed.
On the inspection sticker charge, it is a class E misdemeanor that carries a maximum penalty of 180 days in jail and $1000 fine. Those are the maximum penalties. Jail time is not... View More 
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answered on Oct 30, 2019
You can contact the court where the charge is and ask. If it's an arrest warrant it may be sealed until he's arrested so you would not be able to find out through the court. Typically only warrants for failure to appear in court are public record. Arrest warrants for new cases are... View More
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