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I received a ticket for driving with a suspended license and no insurance on 4/11/25. The officer also recorded my truck, a 2014 F150, as a 2025 model. I've had previous offenses for driving with a suspended license. Does the incorrect vehicle year on the ticket invalidate it?
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answered on Apr 12, 2025
In Mississippi, a minor error on a traffic ticket, such as an incorrect vehicle year, doesn't automatically invalidate the citation. Courts typically view such mistakes as clerical errors unless they significantly affect the case. For instance, if the vehicle year discrepancy leads to... View More 
I was charged with possession of an open container in Mize, MS, while I was a passenger during a traffic stop. I was not intoxicated, and the driver received the same charge. We both passed all sobriety tests. I have a court date on April 10, 2025. What should I expect, and how should I prepare for... View More
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answered on Apr 12, 2025
Being charged with possession of an open container in Mississippi, even as a passenger, means that you could face fines or other penalties if convicted. In Mississippi, the law prohibits the possession of open containers of alcohol in vehicles, and this applies to both drivers and passengers. Since... View More
Can someone be pulled over for a non-functioning tag light and then placed in handcuffs before being informed via radio that their license is suspended? They are then taken to jail, and upon release, they face charges of driving with a suspended license, improper equipment (brakes), and disorderly... View More
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answered on Apr 12, 2025
It seems like there are a lot of inconsistencies in the situation, and it’s understandable that you want to challenge these charges. **First, regarding the tag light issue**, it’s possible that the officer initially stopped you for that, but during the interaction, they may have noticed... View More
Can someone be pulled over for a no tag light and then put in handcuffs. THEN asked by officer after getting word on radio that license was suspended. Then taken to jail. After release from jail the charges for this person were driving with suspended license (statute 63-1-57 m) improper equiptment... View More
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answered on Apr 12, 2025
This situation sounds confusing and frustrating, especially with the charges not matching the original reason for the stop. The officer may have initially pulled you over for the **tag light issue**, but during the interaction, they might have noticed other potential issues, such as the **brake... View More
Do police in Mississippi counties, specifically Perry and Stone, have to notify the public before setting up roadblocks, and if so, what type of roadblocks are they required to notify about?
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answered on Apr 12, 2025
In Mississippi, law enforcement agencies are required to publicize DUI checkpoints before their implementation. These checkpoints must be properly marked with warning signs or signals to indicate their official nature and be well-lit to ensure visibility. The locations for such checkpoints should... View More
On March 11, 2025, I was stopped on my way to work in Mississippi. The officer asked for my ID but confirmed no crime had been committed. I declined to show my ID under my 4th Amendment rights, and the officer asked me to step out of the vehicle. I was subsequently handcuffed and booked at the... View More
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answered on Apr 11, 2025
Based on the information you provided, it's hard to tell why you were pulled over in the first place. Your attorney should be able to gather more information about the reason for the stop at your first court appearance. You should make your attorney aware of your concerns, and ask them to do... View More
I was driving through a checkpoint in Mississippi for license and driving sober compliance when I was stopped because my passenger wasn't wearing a seatbelt. It was the first citation related to seatbelt laws I have ever received. The officer stated that as the driver, I was responsible for my... View More
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answered on Mar 26, 2025
In Mississippi, drivers can indeed receive citations for passengers who don't wear seatbelts, as state law places this responsibility on you as the driver. The Mississippi Code Section 63-2-1 makes the driver accountable for ensuring all passengers buckle up, and this is enforceable as a... View More
I was informed over the phone by the court that I needed to pay a hit and run ticket that an officer never issued to me. I didn't receive any written notice or have any prior communication regarding this ticket. At the time of the alleged incident, I was an officer, and it involved my... View More
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answered on Apr 11, 2025
I’m really sorry you’re in this situation—it must be incredibly frustrating to be told you owe a fine for something you were never officially notified about. In Mississippi, a traffic citation like a hit and run typically must be issued directly to you in writing, either in person or by mail,... View More
I obtained a copy of my insurance and sent it to the court which they are saying that my collateral insurance isn't acceptable as it pertains to having car insurance. So is my insurance not valid?
answered on Feb 11, 2025
Collateral insurance usually insures the interests of a lender in a vehicle pledged as collateral to secure repayment of a loan. If the vehicle itself is damaged, the insurance protects the lender up to the amount of the loan. It is a valid type of insurance, but it is not the same thing as... View More
I was pulled over in a parking lot for a no seatbelt. The officer was not behind me on the street, he was already in the parking lot. My gf left a bottle she had been drinking on in the car and the officer spotted it and made a big deal out of it and used it as probably cause to search my vehicle,... View More
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answered on Jan 15, 2025
Your situation raises some important legal questions about police authority and proper procedures. Generally, someone who hasn't completed police academy training should not be conducting traffic stops independently - they typically need to be accompanied by a certified officer during their... View More
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answered on Jan 5, 2025
Whether you can refuse to show identification at a safety checkpoint depends largely on the location and the specific regulations in place. In many places, especially at airports, government buildings, or during certain events, security personnel are authorized to request ID to ensure... View More
ticket for “running a red light” was left fully blank. officer verbally said it was because he ran the light but in court today (7/30) he was charged for speeding, nothing mentioned about the light. is there anything we can do? i am irritated about being lied to by someone who is meant to be... View More
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answered on Aug 5, 2024
You have every right to be upset about this situation. If the ticket for running a red light was left blank and your boyfriend was instead charged with speeding in court without prior notice, this raises several issues. The most immediate step you can take is to review the court records and the... View More
Could not find me in there system what should i do
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answered on Dec 19, 2023
If you received a reckless driving and DWI ticket in Mississippi, and the court cannot locate your information, take the following steps: contact the court clerk's office to inquire about your case, verify the accuracy of your ticket details, and consider seeking legal advice, especially if... View More
I got a speeding ticket about a year ago, and I got it fixed where I wasn't ordered to court or pay a fine and was told if I got reprimanded again, the judge would bring it up and make me pay the speeding ticket. is that true? The ticket I got taken care of was just speeding, and my new ticket... View More
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answered on Dec 12, 2023
Whether an old ticket can resurface in court for a new offense in Mississippi depends on factors like the judge's discretion and your driving record. While there may not be a specific law requiring it, judges can consider past infractions during sentencing. Your previous speeding ticket, even... View More
I got a ticket by a cop an he got killed few days later what happens when I go to court on the ticket
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answered on Nov 10, 2023
If you get a traffic ticket and the officer who pulled you over is killed before court, the ticket will still be valid. The case will be prosecuted by another officer from the same department. The outcome of the case will depend on the evidence against you, including the police report, any witness... View More
1st ticket was given at a flashing red light, where an officer in her police vehicle was “controlling traffic.” As an inexperienced driver in a different city than he’s used to driving in, my son misunderstood the officer’s cues, went through the flashing red light and was cited for... View More
answered on Jul 8, 2023
I recommend you contact several attorneys in your area that practice this type of law, as soon as possible. Thank you for using Justia ask a lawyer.
Can I get them throw out of court when I wasn't born in 1982 I born and 86 and the rote me a ticket for wife prescription and charge me schedule 4
answered on Jul 8, 2023
Not likely to be dismissed for a typo error on your birth year. I recommend you contact several attorneys in your area that practice this type of law, as soon as possible. Thank you for using Justia ask a lawyer.
I was traveling westbound on I 20 at 10:30 at night just after a rain storm. I’m approaching a box truck in the right lane I am in the left lane trying to pass the box truck. I noticed in my mirrors that there is a vehicle approaching me at a high rate of speed in the right hand lane. Therefore I... View More
answered on May 24, 2023
Great description of facts. I felt like I was there. I do not know of any state that DOESN'T require you to have your license in your physical possession while driving. And I mean the actual license, not a photo of it on your phone. This is so the officer can determine if it has been altered... View More
answered on May 24, 2023
You need to contact a DUI attorney in your jurisdiction. Many times an attorney can clear the warrant without you having to post bail. This can save you thousands of dollars. Don't turn yourself in. Just seek out counsel.
It’s been 20 days since ticket was issued the Canton Municipal Court still has no record. Court date is June 14 all I want is to pay the fine and move on i’m not contagious but they can’t tell me how much so How can I go about paying the fine? Can the police tear up a ticket and throw it away... View More
answered on Apr 26, 2023
If the Court has no record of the ticket, the officer hasn’t turned it in. You can’t pay the ticket until it is turned in and sworn to by the officer before the clerk or some other designated person. Continue to check back periodically to see if it has been turned in. If the officer doesn’t... View More
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