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answered on Dec 5, 2019
Not signing for the ticket does you no good at all. It's still a ticket that you have to address whether you have signed it or not.
answered on Dec 2, 2019
You could check the Minnesota Rules for the Minnesota Department of Public Safety. Or call a Driver Evaluator at the Minnesota Department of Public Safety to check. If it were me, I'd go to court and work to prevent a conviction. If no conviction, then it can't go on the Driver's License Record.
answered on Dec 1, 2019
You have to deal with the consequences. You don’t get out of a speeding ticket just because you don’t have a DL.
Owner didn't tell me there was no insurance it was his moms car long story short she got rid of the car anyway I can fight this no insurance?
answered on Nov 14, 2019
A couple of years ago? If you resolved the case years ago, it is too late to re-open this case. But is unclear from your question - is the case still pending?
It’s been almost 10 business days since I got my citation but I know for minors that if it is not up after a month, it does not have to be paid. Is that “rule” the same thing as a speeding ticket?
answered on Nov 13, 2019
There is not a 10 or 30 day limit for them to file a ticket.
My husband is going to lose his license as a "habitual violator" from a failure to stop for a pedestrian in a crosswalk ticket which was deferred as long as no same or similar ticket was received in 12 months time. Since that time, he was issued a failure to stop at a stop sign, a... View More 
answered on Nov 4, 2019
It’s hard to say for sure without seeing the deferred prosecution agreement, but typically such an agreement calls for no moving violations. Get a copy of that to make sure what the agreement actually was.
The court is trying to reschedule due to troopers planned vacation. Do they have the right to reschedule the court date at their convenience?
answered on Oct 30, 2019
Yes. Absolutely. Hearings are rescheduled all the time due to someone’s unavailability.
plates, towed my car, and said that he was doing a long form instead of arresting me. I have finally found out that he was doing something called an administrative citation, and I still have yet to get my car because I have no money and no way to get there now that I do have the money needed, but... View More
answered on Nov 15, 2019
If I understand this question correctly, it sounds like a money problem. If my vehicle won't be released without new plates and tabs, that sounds like the first priority with limited funds. Try calling Diversion Solutions for possible help on a payment plan for the Minnesota Department of... View More
Citation paper. In her home state the officers have to tell you what you owe upon receiving the citation. So my question would be is it the same for us here in Minnesota.
answered on Oct 10, 2019
No. In Minnesota a police officer giving a traffic citation to a driver is not required to tell the driver the amount of the fine; nor is the citation required to state that amount. However, the driver can learn that information online on the court's website or by calling or visiting the... View More
A traffic ticket mailed in has this case type. The mailed portion does not have Endangering life or property checked. The fine itself is less than $200. Is this Misdemeanor charge more serious than speeding traffic ticket?
answered on Oct 1, 2019
That means that the offense is a petty misdemeanor. It only carries a fine and not potential jail time. You do not have to appear in court. You can handle this administratively. But be aware that paying the fine is the equivalent of pleading guilty to the charge.
The citation was given after the police officer called me.
She said I didn't drove past a pedestrian and I thought I drove past after the pedestrian had crossed the road.
She also said she had other witnesses. How should I proceed?
The charges are stated as... View More
answered on Oct 1, 2019
Hiring an attorney certainly minimizes the consequences that you might face. But you have to weigh the costs of hiring an attorney vs. what it would cost to simply pay the fine.
This question is linked to the "passing by school bus infraction" one. I know that at any court I can get a lawyer. But, for what I understand by your previous answer, that this infraction is not simple a "payable offense", Should we hire the service of a lawyer to go to court?... View More
answered on Sep 25, 2019
Paying the ticket is an admission of guilt. There may be able way to keep this off of your record, but blindly going to court and pleading guilty is not one of them. Speak directly with an attorney regarding this matter. There are ways to keep if off of your record.
A police officer visited this person, who committed the infraction, to simple take a declaration. But instead of giving him/her a ticket he told him/her that he/she will receive a court citation. This happend a year ago. But the notification arrived few days ago. Is this the usual way to treat this... View More
answered on Sep 25, 2019
Minnesota: Normally a court appearance is required for a misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor criminal charge. A traffic citation is a summons to court, unless the charge is a petty misdemeanor or "payable offense." The person named in the charge should go to court to try to prevent a conviction.
She was leaning forward in car and stated he did not see seatbelt when next to her. She was pulled over and license was in baby bag behind her. She removed seatbelt while stopped and reached back to get it. When officer arrived stated that he stopped her due to not wearing seatbelt and when she... View More
answered on Sep 14, 2019
This is really a credibility issue between your wife and the officer. But in all likelihood, she could keep this off of her record via a conversation with the prosecutor. The question really is whether you want to hire an attorney to fight the citation, but her explanation certainly makes a lot... View More
Just trying to find out if I can get an advocate near MSP South metro area to help my mother through this rear-end accident. Willing to pay if short/long-term benefits outweigh upfront cost.
answered on Sep 5, 2019
You don't provide enough information. Feel free to call my cell - 612-401-5488
I went to get my Florida drivers license but was refused because of a fine that went supposedly unpaid from 2011, 8 years ago. But I was issued a license from Minnesota and traded it for Texas when I moved. 7 years later, Florida wont licence me because of an old fine.
answered on Aug 19, 2019
I'm not aware of any legal time limit. There might eventually come a time when they let it go. Maybe. But generally if one state revokes or suspends a drivers license,that driver won't be able to get another in a new state; until they clear it in the original state. If it were me,... View More
The box was checked endangerment of life and/or property He was turning left on a flashing yellow arrow and did not see the vehicle coming the other direction. He was clearly in the wrong. Both vehicles involved are commercial motor vehicles. The other driver was taken by ambulance and... View More
answered on Aug 8, 2019
If you look at the Register of Actions for the case on the Minnesota courts website using the citation number or court file number, you'll likely see that it's a misdemeanor criminal charge. Some traffic violations are charged as crimes. The maximum penalty for a misdemeanor is 90 days... View More
answered on Aug 2, 2019
This question is awfully vague and consequently cannot be answered intelligently. Can you provide more information?
answered on Jul 31, 2019
I would try to determine if this is a violation that could trigger a license revocation (if too many within a year, for example), or an increase in insurance rates. If so, I would set a goal of keeping it off my driver's license record. The way to do that is through the court - by... View More
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