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I received a ticket back in Dec. of last year and didn't know I even had one because they never actually pulled me over. Apparently the police officer was heading the opposite direction and got my plate and just kept going. I tried fighting it and lost and shortly after the hearing I called... View More 
My traffic citation lacks a time which is my whole defense, the police directive states, "the officer will print all required information" Will the Judge grant my request to dismiss this ticket for the missing information?
I was on my motorcycle, am 45 years old and have not had a ticket since I was 18. The officer said the ticket comes with license suspension but because I was respectful and courteous to plead not guilty and he will work with me in court. I asked if I should bring a lawyer and he said I have a... View More
Today driving through my neighborhood I ran a stop sign. The cop coming the other way waved me down with his hand to talk to me. He asked me why I did it, my age, then asked if I wanted to lose my license. At no point was he ever behind me to see my license plate and he never actually asked to see... View More
I was a passenger in a vehicle where unbeknownst to me, the driver had alcohol. We were pulled over. The driver blamed the alcohol on me when he was alone with the cop, but I had just gotten in the car. I am being charged instead of the driver who had the alcohol. What can I do?
Im looking at suspension of registration and license for 3 months. Can I get this dropped or the info can be fixed?
In Philadelphia, where it must be similar to NYC, there is a parking authority. I asked their law department the following question and they could not answer, and I just want to know for my records:
Will you please show me the law that states that people who are not engaged in commerce and... View More
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answered on Sep 12, 2024
The authority of a parking authority, like the Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA), typically comes from state legislation or municipal code that grants them power to regulate parking in public spaces. For Philadelphia, this authority originates from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, which... View More
I was turning left and did not see the bus had her stop sign out. The officer was pulled up beside me berating my grandson through the window to put seat belt on and when green arrow lit up, I turned and he immediately pulled me over
answered on Sep 1, 2024
We not guilty and you will get a court date. Get a good attorney to go with you to try to negotiate the ticket to something where you don’t lose your license.
answered on Aug 26, 2024
A Pennsylvania attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. This is an open-ended question - the answer could fill volumes, based on tactics used in court for impeaching witnesses. These could be found under state and federal rules of evidence.
The short answer to... View More
Received the ticket in a company CMV
answered on May 17, 2024
Absolutely. Get a lawyer to help get the best results. Many judges there will let a lawyer appear for the client so that you would not have to attend
I was speeding and going 50 in a 25 I was clocked by a speed trap going 50. On my ticket it states that was my speed and that the Secs. Timed was 1.3200 but where it says Miles times, and Miles followed it is blank. I was given a ticket under Obedience to Traffic Control Devices rather than a... View More
answered on Jun 1, 2024
Get a local traffic ticket attorney. My opinion is NO, because it is an instantaneous speed reading and not a pacing. "Miles" is for when you are paced by an officer in a car. Thank you for using Justia's Ask a Lawyer, but don't rely on what you are told here, consult a local... View More
He went to court and paid the ticket. I notified the police and they confirmed it was definitely not me once reviewing the body cam. What happens with my driving record now since it was not me?
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answered on Feb 23, 2024
In Pennsylvania, if your brother was stopped for driving an unregistered vehicle without a license and you were mistakenly associated with the offense, but the mistake has been acknowledged by the police after reviewing body cam footage, any wrongful entries on your driving record should be... View More
The DMV said I can’t sign my driver’s license or State ID with “All Rights Reserved” or “Without Prejudice”. Same for the the gun permit unit for my LTCF. Yet, in order to exercise my 2nd Amendment rights, I am being told I need to present a state ID, so I am under duress to sign in the... View More
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answered on Feb 24, 2024
The requirement to sign your driver's license, state ID, or LTCF without adding "All Rights Reserved" or "Without Prejudice" is typically due to standard procedures set by government agencies. While you may feel it infringes upon your rights, these agencies operate within... View More
My inspection was out, I was on my way to get it done and the cop pulled me over and ticketed me. Can I fight it since I was on the way to the shop? Within 45 minutes of getting the ticket I had a fresh inspection.
answered on Feb 6, 2024
Plead not guilty and either get a lawyer to go to court or go to court yourself. The police office may withdraw the citation if you come to court with proof. Good luck
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answered on Jan 30, 2024
In Pennsylvania, it is indeed possible to receive a ticket for driving without a license without being cited for the initial reason for the traffic stop. Law enforcement officers have discretion in issuing citations, and it's not uncommon for them to issue a ticket for a more serious violation... View More
I appeared for a traffic violation. I told the Judge that I didn’t understand the criminal charge and asked under what jurisdiction the Court was operating in. When I heard “statutory jurisdiction”, I asked where that is located in the Constitution since the Constitution only mentions Common... View More
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answered on Jan 26, 2024
There is no specific mention of "statutory jurisdiction" in the U.S. Constitution. However, the concept of statutory jurisdiction falls under Congress' authority to establish federal courts and prescribe their jurisdiction under Article III, Section 1 and Article I, Section 8 of the... View More
I didn't know it was suspended can they take it still considering I'm licensed in North Carolina
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answered on Jan 8, 2024
If you are pulled over in Pennsylvania and the officer discovers your license is suspended, even if it's from North Carolina, they have the authority to take it. Driving with a suspended license is a violation of law, regardless of the state where the license was issued. The fact that you were... View More
The citation says that inpedt the scene of an accident. Is this even legal first of all? 5 months later? 2nd, I can 100% prove it wasn't me. I can't afford the $450 fine and it's been a month already. I'm afraid my license will be suspended when I didn't to this. There is... View More
answered on Jan 25, 2024
If the incident occurred on 7/24/23 and the citation was not filed until 11/29/23, you *may* have a statutory defense. 42 Pa.C.S. 5553(a) requires summary offenses under the vehicle code (Title 75) to be filed within thirty days of the offense. However, there are two exceptions which may be... View More
I got a ticket from February and forgot to pay it and it got to the point where I couldn’t pay it online and received a warrant for my arrest. It’s now December and I haven’t been arrested for it and haven’t gone to court.
answered on Dec 11, 2023
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