First offense
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answered on Sep 19, 2023
If your 17-year-old son has pleaded guilty to leaving the scene, it's important to familiarize yourself with the specifics of the state laws where the incident occurred, as penalties can vary. Before the court date, gather any evidence or testimonies that might be relevant to the incident or... View More 
The letter says if I don’t pay that they could suspend my license.
Are they allowed to do that and are they allowed to send me a ticket in the mail if I never received one at the scene?
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answered on Sep 15, 2023
Citations can be mailed to the defendant. Hire an attorney to go to Court with you. Possibly some type of diversion may occur. Paying it is a conviction and points against your MVR.
Obtained a clearance letter even when the clerk was busted stealing money if I didn't have a receipt for it they didn't credit it even though I had receipts for stuff that wasn't credited that he stole
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answered on Sep 15, 2023
What is your question? Getting a TNDL reinstated often involves paid receipts for citations from several Courts being presented to the TN Department of Safety.
There is also my court date, but I’m just wondering why it says I can pay by mail when there’s no amount posted, so does that mean I must go to court?
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answered on Sep 13, 2023
Call the Court Clerk and ask. But paying it is a guilty plea and results in points on your DL. You may want to go to Court, as some type of diversion might occur.
We did have open containers but we wasn’t drinking and I wasn’t driving.
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answered on Sep 8, 2023
What is your question? You definitely need to hire an attorney to prepare for a Preliminary Hearing. You may not have committed a crime.
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answered on Aug 22, 2023
The specific circumstances and outcomes of a first violation of probation (VOP) case in Sullivan County, Colorado, can vary widely based on factors such as the nature of the original offense, the terms of probation, and the actions leading to the violation. Typically, a first VOP involves a court... View More
Cop says my muffler too loud but I’ve never had any cops say this before. He claims there’s no muffler but when I took a pic and showed him he still said it’s too loud. A mustang out of the factory is louder.
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answered on Aug 7, 2023
Best to correct the problem prior to Court, then advise the DA or Judge the loud pipe is now muffled. It might get dismissed.
There was no time to slow down as curve in road prevented seeing police flashing lights.
In TN do they regularly charge the 30 days jail for this violation?
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answered on Aug 3, 2023
No, you usually pay fines and costs. And you get points on your DL. You might want to get a TN attorney to represent you and possibly obtain some type of diversion or a lesser Rule of the Road violation.
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answered on Jul 24, 2023
Usually a misdemeanor.
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answered on Jul 3, 2023
If a LEO observed a Rule of the Road violation, he has a 1 year SOL to initiate the charge. So you may or may not get charged.
What is the state law for this violation. I have no prior vehicle violations of any type. I was given a citation, and the citation doesn't have any fine amount written on it.
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answered on Jun 15, 2023
There can be several offenses, not all of which are Rule Of The Road violations. Were you cited or arrested? If charged, you definitely want to got to Court. At worst it would be a conviction and costs. But you might receive some type of diversion, or some charges dismissed. You may receive... View More
Tag was in rear window was this a lawful stop
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answered on Jun 14, 2023
Probably not. A good Motion To Suppress Evidence would need to be made. Hire a n attorney.
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answered on Jun 8, 2023
You will want to comply with LEO's request for whatever documents he asks for. If he does not ask for an item, then do not give it to him. Compliance with reasonable and lawful demands of LEOs at traffic stops helps alot with not being charged. Have vehicle documents ready to present to... View More
The driver's ball hitch hit our front tag, no damage. Driver continued on. We went to the ATM & are surrounded by approx 5 officers pointing guns at our heads. I got 2 tickets, 1 for leaving the scene & tailgating. We were STOPPED. WE WERE HIT. We were at our bank's drive-thru... View More
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answered on Jun 7, 2023
Since no arrest, only a short stop and detainment, damages are minimal. The Tickets(Citations) must be dismissed by the Court. So you need an attorney to go to Court on the Rule Of The Road Violations, and an attorney that knows GTLA law so a Federal Civil Rights Suit can be brought, or at... View More
If another driver has falsely accused us of being active shooters can we Sue that driver?
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answered on Jun 7, 2023
You have to file a lawsuit and demand Discovery.
I greatly appreciate your time and any help concerning this situation. Recently i was travelling on a tn county rd with double yellow lines. I was approaching a slow moving farm tractor (travelling less than 25 mph) , i began to slow but had sufficent sight to know there were no on coming hazards,... View More
answered on Jun 7, 2023
A Tennessee attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I hope you're okay after three vehicle flips. In most jurisdictions, you can't cross a double yellow line to pass. There are limited exceptions for turning into lots or streets. But that's only a... View More
I got the ticket when the courts were shut down bc of COVID. When they resumed I missed the court date bc I actually had COVID. I had forgotten all about it until now. So, I just want to know what the best way to clear this up. Any advice you can offer would be greatly appreciated. Thank you
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answered on May 19, 2023
No the FTA is a separate crime charge. Hire an attorney to take you to Court off the Docket and clear this up, especially since you have already pled guilty and paid the Court.
I called TN drivers license and they gave me a claim number
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answered on May 15, 2023
Hire an attorney to take you to Court off the Docket. Have cash ready to pay it off in full. It might get dismissed.
So, someone I know got a speeding violation back in 2021 that required a court appearance. However, shortly after receiving the violation, they were incarcerated and put in prison for two years. Because of this, they were unable to attend their court date. Now, the day they were supposed to be... View More
answered on May 12, 2023
I agree with attorney Avery. Part of hiring an attorney would be for the attorney to get the client's outstanding bench warrant resolved so that the holds on the defendant are lifted-----whether this means getting the defendant transferred to that court to answer the bench warrant or perhaps... View More
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answered on May 24, 2023
Charges for parking occur everywhere in TN, handicapped or not.
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