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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets and Juvenile Law for Tennessee on
Q: Must I have a Lawyer to fight an accident traffic ticket in Juvenile Traffic Court, in Memphis TN?

The fine is 42 bucks, but my kid isn't a fault, and we have believe we have enough evidence to prove it. But not sure what the cost of hiring a lawyer will be. How much is the ,(ball park is fine), fee to represent my son in Juvenile Court. We were told that if he didn't have a lawyer,... View More

Bennett James Wills
Bennett James Wills
answered on Oct 25, 2016

You need to contact local attorneys to request fee quotes. Everyone is different. But your son is entitled to a trial. But the cost of hiring an attorney is almost assuredly more than $42.

2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Traffic Tickets for Tennessee on
Q: Tn traffic citation in car video who had it?

The officer who took the report marked on my citation In Car Video Does that mean he had video, the other driver had video? I know I didnt

Bennett James Wills
Bennett James Wills
answered on Oct 22, 2016

It may mean that the police officer recorded the stop. Without seeing the citation, hard to tell. Consult counsel.

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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Tennessee on
Q: Do I still have a chance to get off with drivers school since this is only my first offense?

I was pulled over in Rutherford County. The Rutherford County driving qualifications says that the speed must be no more than 20 over the speed limit, but I was going 25 over and got ticketed. I am a minor.

Bennett James Wills
Bennett James Wills
answered on Oct 22, 2016

This is your second question on the issue. A lot of lawyers offer free consultations. Judges have discretion to lower speed - but you should really consult with an attorney. Ask you parents to help...no shame in that.

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Tennessee on
Q: I received a ticket for speeding 25 over the posted limit in Rutherford County. I am 17. What will happen next?
Bennett James Wills
Bennett James Wills
answered on Oct 20, 2016

You need to make sure that you get a court date and you need to confirm that date by calling the clerk's office. You can retain an attorney to defend the ticket. Otherwise you can choose to have a trial, or plead guilty and pay whatever fines the court. But if you do that, or are found guilty... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Tennessee on
Q: What can be done about a ticket for an illegal lane change and phone use (not texting) in the state of Tennessee?

There was a driver acting like they were going to rear-end me after I passed them. Once the 2 lanes went to 4 lanes, I got over in the left lane then slowed down and got behind the vehicle to take pictures of the tag. I was pulled over for an illegal lane change and phone usage, but in the report... View More

Bennett James Wills
Bennett James Wills
answered on Oct 13, 2016

You could appear at a trial and plead your case if you have some defense. Or choose to pay the fines associated. Those are your options. But you may face points on your license if you pay the fine and/or show up to court and plead guilty or are found guilty.

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets and Appeals / Appellate Law for Tennessee on
Q: Should I attempt to fight a careless driving case where i think i should have gotten a warning?

I turned into a road thay was apparently closed. When i turned i saw the police car im the street but it was off so i made the left turn and passed it real slow. He let me pass him before he pulled me over. I believe i was driving carefully.

Bennett James Wills
Bennett James Wills
answered on Oct 13, 2016

You certainly have a right to defend your citation. Consult with counsel.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Traffic Tickets for Tennessee on
Q: I was going a lil fast in the parking lot and hit a pole totaling my car and the cop gave me class b reckless driving

What is usually the consequences for this

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Sep 28, 2016

If it's a parking lot not sure they can ticket you. Worth it to save on points to at least get a consultation from an attorney who handles traffic citations in the county where your citation is from.

For now, plead not guilty.

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets and Car Accidents for Tennessee on
Q: Will u go to jail for first time reckless driving
Mark C. Hartsoe
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Mark C. Hartsoe
answered on Sep 27, 2016

Every case is different. I would suggest that you contact a good local attorney as soon as possible. Good luck.

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Tennessee on
Q: didn't turn driving school papers in before ticket was due. They wouldn't let turn in and had to pay ticket now.

My son accidentally forgot to turn in papers before ticket (speeding ticket) was due by 3 days. He was going to take them by next time he was in Johnson City. We live 30 min. away. He was leaving them sitting on his passenger seat so he'd remember to run the paper by. When he cleaned his car... View More

Megan R. House
Megan R. House
answered on Aug 25, 2016

He could have taken care of this, but he chose not to. Allowing someone to do driving school to keep a ticket off their record is not a right, it is an agreement between your son and the State. He didn't follow through with his part of the agreement, so they no longer have to honor theirs. He... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Traffic Tickets for Tennessee on
Q: I hit a parked vehicle in office premises and reported the incident 25-30 minutes later.

Meanwhile the other party reported incident to police.Office security shared the contact details of me to the other party and later we both met and i exchanged the insurance and license information.I also informed my insurance company meanwhile and reported the incident.Police officer contacted me... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jun 24, 2016

No. If anything report documents you then took care of it. If you look at the report it will usually have a box "citation issued y/n" or "citation no. " If there is no citation number entered, or if it's a "violation indicated" and you didn't get a... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Traffic Tickets for Tennessee on
Q: can you get in legal trouble if you are accused of a hit and run but you truthfully don't think you hit them & no damage

I dropped my coworker off at her house and proceeded home as usual and this morning I get woken up by my mom saying some angry man was beating on my coworkers door claiming I hit them but I don't think I even got close to anyone yesterday and there's no damage on my truck

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jun 30, 2016

Suggest that maybe someone else hit them.Maybe have someone look at your vehicle to show that there is no damage--if you need a witness for later.

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Tennessee on
Q: I received a ticket on my motorcycle and the officer wrote the wrong make of the bike on the ticket...is it still valid?

I was stopped 6min after the road was closed for school...I explained to the officer I was new to the area and didn't see the sign. Asked for a warning...no go 140.00 ticket I have a honda...he wrote that it was a harley. I gave him my insurance card that clearly stated the make and model of... View More

Megan R. House
Megan R. House
answered on Mar 22, 2016

Yes, the ticket is still valid. Minor errors such as the wrong make and model of your back usually will not effect the validity of the ticket.

1 Answer | Asked in Constitutional Law and Traffic Tickets for Tennessee on
Q: TN Code § 55-4-101 (2014) privilege tax upon the operation of motor vehicles

Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-50-311 Uniform Classified and Commercial Driver License Act, Part 3 Application, Examination, and Issuance, when you as a living soul not a person, citizen, or any version dealing with the corporate fiction strawman how is this not infringing on our inalienable rights by... View More

Eugene L. Belenitsky
Eugene L. Belenitsky
answered on Mar 9, 2016

Same can be said about every tax you can think of. Two constants are death and taxes. Your best bet to avoid paying this is to change the law.

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Tennessee on
Q: I received a red light traffic cam ticket in the mail I live out of state and don't believe I ran the light but it was

It was a coworker actually driving can they suspend my ms drivers license for non payment

Eugene L. Belenitsky
Eugene L. Belenitsky
answered on Mar 9, 2016

They can unless you prove it was not you driving. If you fail to show up and fail to defend, there will be a fine issued and court costs. I don't know if they can suspend your out-of-state license for an offense in Tennessee. What you definitely want to avoid is getting a warrant for failure... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Tennessee on
Q: I was issued a "DISREGARDED STOP SIGN" ticket in Memphis, TN. Court supervision possible? 1 previous citation, dismissed

Previous citation was for speeding that was dismissed in court. Does TN offer court supervision? Is it possible to get supervision for this type of ticket?

Eugene L. Belenitsky
Eugene L. Belenitsky
answered on Mar 9, 2016

If you have a city ticket in Memphis, your best bet is to get a lawyer to help you.

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Tennessee on
Q: I was issued a speeding ticket (not a reckless driving ticket) in Dickson Tennessee for going 78 in a 45 , 33over

This is not my first ticket and I was wondering what the out come could be in court? Also I am 21 and there is no way out on the ticket the officer actually gave me a break not doing more than he did

Eugene L. Belenitsky
Eugene L. Belenitsky
answered on Oct 18, 2015

Always go to court for traffic tickets. Since you're 21 and have priors, you want to get an attorney to hopefully get this reduced or kept off your record.

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Tennessee on
Q: My question is if i hit someone on accident and driver of the other car has no license at all should i be ticketed

The woman in the other car had no license and who knows if had proof of insurance she said she was taking her mother to the er when obvious no body was injured 10 min after the accident same car same woman no license i had 4 other witness in the car at the time all saw it so should i been ticketed... View More

Eugene L. Belenitsky
Eugene L. Belenitsky
answered on Oct 18, 2015

If you broke the law you can get a ticket. She should get charged with dwlrsc.

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Tennessee on
Q: Can I make payments on my suspended license
Eugene L. Belenitsky
Eugene L. Belenitsky
answered on Oct 18, 2015

That's entirely up to you

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Tennessee on
Q: I got ticket 4 no insurance,got insurance ticket was dismissed n court.will i still lose my license?
Eugene L. Belenitsky
Eugene L. Belenitsky
answered on Oct 18, 2015

If the ticket got dismissed, then what would cause your license to be suspended? That alone shouldn't cause you to lose your license,especially since it got dismissed

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