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I gave the other driver my insurance info not realizing it was lapsed. We both left the scene no cops called. Can i be arrested or charged for driving on suspension if police were not involved
I was recently stopped in Missouri on my way to a doctor’s appointment. The officer marked me down as going 69 in a 55, but the ticket is for speeding 16-18 mph over. Since I obviously was not going over 14, can I get it thrown out since I didn’t commit the crime I’m being charged for? I... View More 
answered on Sep 7, 2024
The prosecutor can amend the charge. You will likely need to deal with merits.
In fall 2021, I received a ticket for driving without insurance. I had insurance at the time but only the previous paperwork was in the car. I check for two months after receiving the ticket for my court date but it never showed up on case.net. Several months later, I noticed that there had been a... View More
answered on Sep 2, 2024
You can hire a traffic ticket lawyer to represent you and resolve the old traffic ticket. The attorney can confirm that you don't have a warrant, and they can also get your "No Proof of Insurance" ticket dismissed if you have proof that your vehicle was insured on the date when you... View More
answered on Aug 15, 2024
A Missouri attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for over two weeks. Until you speak with a local attorney, minor traffic tickets do not usually prohibit people from continuing to drive, as long as a suspension or revocation is not involved. Just to be on the safe side, you... View More
Witnesses told him that it was me they seen leaving the accident, but I was not in the accident. I was actually signing my kids in school late that morning. At the time they say the accident occurred. They gave me three citations failure to register my motor vehicle failure to maintain insurance,... View More
answered on Apr 10, 2024
You can hire a traffic law attorney to represent you for your 3 tickets. You will need to provide proof of insurance, and proof that the damages have been paid for. Depending on which court this is being prosecuted in, how bad your driving record is, and much the damage to the victim's vehicle... View More
In the context that I am reading regarding police detainment for a traffic stop. Does that context apply to a commerical vehicle in which someone in a passenger seat or bunk of a commerical vehicle is detained when the basis of the stop wasn't because of an observed violation but merely a... View More
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answered on Mar 21, 2024
In Brendlin v. California, the Supreme Court held that passengers in a vehicle are seized just like drivers during a traffic stop, meaning they are entitled to challenge the legality of the stop. This principle applies regardless of the vehicle's nature, be it personal or commercial. So, if... View More
answered on Feb 25, 2024
The prosecutor has up to 1 year from the date when the tickets were issued to file the charges against you. In some courts in Missouri, tickets were not filed until the day before the 1-year statute of limitations expired. And then it can take several months for the court clerk to file the tickets... View More
What should I do now
answered on Feb 24, 2024
It may take a few weeks for your ticket to be filed on Casenet. You can hire a traffic ticket lawyer to get your ticket amended (reduced) to a non-moving, no-point infraction such as Illegal Parking. You won't have to appear in court. Most traffic ticket lawyers offer a free consultation and... View More
I’m going to jail ?
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answered on Feb 9, 2024
If you fail to appear in court for a traffic or DUI/DWI case in Missouri because you are unable to afford travel to another state, this can lead to serious consequences, including the issuance of a warrant for your arrest. However, going to jail is not automatic upon failing to appeal or appear; it... View More
I was pulled over while slowing down from a 45 mph zone to a 40 mph zone. As I was progressively slowing a cop picked up my speed on radar. Upon reviewing my ticket, my name is spelled wrong and my vehicle information is incorrect. On top of that the officer was extremely rude and didn’t even... View More
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answered on Jan 18, 2024
If you've received a speeding citation in Missouri and there are errors in your name and vehicle information on the ticket, you may have grounds to contest the citation. Minor errors such as misspelled names or incorrect vehicle details can sometimes lead to the dismissal of the ticket.... View More
Was trail I read the ordinance it clearly stated in part b. Unless it was made in safety .I claimed I felt it was ..with there being no accident or any other violations. Then the state attorney looks up the ordinance and said his office wrote the wrong number on my ticket and commits to changing... View More
answered on Dec 30, 2023
Yes, the Prosecutor can correct any errors on the face of the ticket, such as correcting the charge code/ordinance number at any time, up to and including the date of trial.
So I got two tickets one for no plates and failure to register vehicle. I was able to pay one ticket on casenet but the other ticket isn’t allowing that option for the no plates. Does that mean I have to show up to the court date ?
answered on Oct 19, 2023
If the ticket is for a non-moving, no-point infraction (such as Failure to Register a Vehicle), you can go to Missouri Casenet online and pay the fine, and you won't have any points added to your driving record, and it won't affect your insurance rates.
For the 2nd ticket, you can... View More
I got a speeding ticket in May 2022 in Jefferson County, nothing has ever showed up on casenet Is there a statue of limitations since they never seemed to have filed the ticket and it's been over a year??
answered on Aug 17, 2023
A statute of limitation limits the time a case can be filed against a person. The time period begins to run on the day after the incident (i.e. the day a person receives a citation). The statute of limitations for infractions is six months. Section 556.036.2(3), RSMo. Misdemeanors have a one year... View More
If I receive a parking ticket in Missouri and forget to pay. A bench warrant is issued and I’m arrested. I can’t pay my bond and I spend the weekend in jail. I see the judge on Monday. The bond is paid after. Will this arrest for the bench warrant show up on my record for potential employers... View More
answered on Aug 4, 2023
Arrests do show up on criminal background checks. However, it depends on what type of employer is running the background check. If it's an "entitled entity" type of employer (police, schools, hospitals, daycare, nursing home, insurance company, etc.), they are entitled to see... View More
I have had two cops tell me it should have been in the system after 10 days and the cop probably decided to not file it. I don’t want a warrant. I just want to pay and move on.
answered on Aug 1, 2023
There is nothing you can do until the ticket is filed on Casenet.
After the ticket is issued, it goes to the Prosecutor for approval, then it goes to the court clerk to be filed on Casenet. It is possible that a ticket might get lost or the Prosecutor might decide not to file it, but that... View More
I received a ticket for VERY a minor accident in February 20th 2023 from Highway patrol. At the scene I had admitted fault, and everything. It is now August 1st 2023 and I have not received the court date and St. Louis County courts said they don’t even see a ticket in the system under that... View More
answered on Aug 1, 2023
Any ticket involving an accident takes longer to get filed. Even regular speeding tickets issued by Missouri state troopers can take several months to get filed in St. Louis County Circuit Court. There is nothing you can do until your case is filed and it shows up on Casenet. You can hire an... View More
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answered on Jul 26, 2023
In Missouri, whether or not the officer had you sign the ticket does not affect the validity of the ticket itself. The lack of a signature on the ticket does not automatically invalidate it or provide grounds to have the ticket dismissed.
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answered on Jul 19, 2023
Now, when it comes to examining your driving record for charges like felony driving while suspended, the judge will typically have access to your complete driving history. In Missouri, there is no specific time limit on how far back a judge can look into your driving record when considering such... View More
answered on Jun 12, 2023
Depends on the officer as there are a range of options from felony forgery to failure to register a motor vehicle or failure to display license plates.
Will my driving privileges be suspended?
answered on Jun 9, 2023
Possibly. Depends why you didn't have a license. Was it suspended? Never issued? This case arises under traffic ticket law. You need to discuss with an attorney in your jurisdiction that specializes in this kind of law. Thank you for using Justia, Ask a Lawyer.
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