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Was told I was wreakless driving only received a ticket for lack of insurance card was told to go back to the car get my registration and insurance card
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answered on Nov 2, 2018
Yes. The Officer probably claims he observed the driving violations by you prior to parking it. He also confronted you and asked for your Registration and Insurance. Just because he accosted you after the car was parked is irrelevant.
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answered on Nov 2, 2018
You can refuse to sign acknowledgement of the Summons to Court. But the Officer that stopped you will probably arrest you. It is his discretion. If you do not show up to Court after signing the Ticket or making Bail, the Judge will probably send out a Bench Warrant for your Arrest, possibly... View More 
I’m wondering if I would still be considered a juvenile and have to come to court for a speeding ticket because I just want to plead guilty and pay online.
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answered on Sep 20, 2018
That would be a stupid thing to do. At worst the Judge will find you guilty. But appearing in Court might allow the Judge and/or DA to Divert your Case in one of several manners. Also being a Juvenile might jeopardize your driving privileges. It will be at least 3 points on your license, and... View More
Was stopped for a traffic violation,the officer took my purse out of my car searched it and my car.
The officer said he found a meth pipe. Went to jail.Chargedwith Drug Para.Did not get a ticket on traffic violation. Is this legal?
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answered on Sep 20, 2018
If the officer had a legitimate reason to stop you, then yes. Issuing a Citation bolsters the State's assertion of a legal stop, but it is not required for the officer to charge you with every crime he witnesses. You need a competent attorney to try to get this dismissed. That will be a... View More
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answered on Sep 20, 2018
Yes if the vehicle was factory equipped to illuminate the Plate. Antique Autos are also exempt.
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answered on Sep 20, 2018
Yes it is illegal to have a License Plate on a vehicle where the Plate is not Registered to it.
In my case, the defendant hit a motorbike supposedly parked on the side of a highway or going very slowly in the middle of the highway based on various sources. Is there a law stating that the motorcyclist should not of been parked there in the first place?
answered on Aug 24, 2018
Isn't this a violation of the Honor Code? Aren't you supposed to do your own research?
I was driving a commercial vehicle, struck a guardrail and debris struck another vehicle but there were no injuries.
answered on Sep 4, 2018
Possible. You can raise it as a defense. However that may have other implications. I'd suggest you discuss it with an attorney who handles tickets and points issues in the county where it happened. As you may have a CDL,worth paying for a consult.
I was doing the speed limit n didn't change lanes but as soon as they saw me pass they pulled me over for no reason. My plates are still good and have insurance just wondering if I can fight this in court?
answered on Jul 6, 2018
Sure you could choose to fight it in court. To stop you, the police must have probable cause. If they did not have probable cause to stop you, any violation found after the stop may be inadmissible.
My 18yr old son was driving in TN during my mothers funeral and forgot his wallet. He was pulled over for speeding and in my car and I had my pipe/grinder in a cedar box in the console. We live in Indiana. Can this be resolved without going to court? He was not arrested just given a citation.... View More
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answered on Jun 22, 2018
I assume that he was arrested for No License, Speeding, No Insurance and Drug Paraphernalia. Whether it was an Arrest or several Citations,
he needs a competent attorney in Tennessee to look into it, appear with the Son in Court, and dispose of all Charges as painlessly as possible. He... View More
answered on Jun 4, 2018
Yes, T. C. A. § 39-17-1307 was amended in July of 2017 to allow for the possession of a handgun in a vehicle. The usual restrictions still apply. i.e. no felon in possession, must be in lawful possession of car, etc.
I had no knowledge of what he was doing only had the car 5 days haven't drove it much because I need to replace a part I am sure he cooperated with reach drugs were found magnitudes under vehicle which I hadn't looked under it please help
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answered on Apr 24, 2018
Cannot understand your question, but I can tell you this. If it was seized for transporting drugs, then the boyfriend went to jail and your car is subject to Forfeiture. Call both the Police/Sheriff and the local Department of Safety Legal Office and ask if there is a Notice of Seizure under... View More
I was driving on the interstate when another car swerved at me from the HOV lane. My steering column locked up as I swerved out of their way onto the shoulder, so as a result my car spun off the interstate into a ditch. I didn't hit the other car, nor anyone else. The other driver fled the... View More
answered on Apr 16, 2018
Possibly. You may want to have an attorney or at least consult one so your rates don't go up. If you were hurt you may have an uninsured motorist claim and would be well advised to consult a member of the Tenn Assn for Justice--they give free consults.
answered on Apr 2, 2018
Look at TCA 40-35-111. TCA 55-8-136 states a violation is a class C misdeamenor.
Up to a 50 dollar fine and/or 30 days. Not likely going to get any days- A fine generally. If the person goes to court and is found guilty court costs will be added. You will need to check with the clerk... View More
I requested hearing not the state can I just pay instead go or do I have to go now?
answered on Mar 13, 2018
Call the clerk's office at the court. They'll give you your options.
It was raining and I do not believe I was driving too fast. I was going with the flow of traffic. There were cars in front of and behind me. There was vehicle in front of me and a truck in front of the vehicle in front of me. I don’t know exactly what happened but I think the truck decided to... View More
answered on Mar 8, 2018
If there are points, no harm in pleading not guilty. You would note you were going with the flow so if reasonable is keeping up with but not passing anyone, that was you.
Problem is if everyone else avoided this guy you didn't, seems like you did maybe not have full attention--but you... View More
I was given a second court dat but my name wasn’t on the docket this time either. 18 months later, I received a “failure to appear” letter. At this point I have lost the ticket.
answered on Mar 6, 2018
You should start by contacting the clerk's office and let them know of the issue. If they can't give you an answer, you would be wise to contact a local attorney to assist you.
When I told the judge I wanted to fight the failure to yield left he gave me the option of going to traffic school since it was my first accident. The other cars insurance is now asking me to pay 5,000 dollars in damage. My car had more damage and my quote was way less then $5000. My insurance is... View More
answered on Feb 6, 2018
Going to driving school may impact your ticket. But it doesn't impact who is at fault in the accident- unless you were found guilty. Then it might be admissible as to fault. I am assuming you pled not guilty and received diversion if you attended driving school.
You and your... View More
I recently came back from job corps. I went to the store. I didn’t know my license was suspended
answered on Jan 29, 2018
You should contact the Department of Safety and Homeland Security. They can tell you why your license is suspended. It usually has to do with tickets that were not paid and can be resolved.
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