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Q: When stopped by an for going around baracades that weren't in place, but put in place and then given a ticket, is that d

Is that disobeying an officer's signal?

Eugene L. Belenitsky
Eugene L. Belenitsky
answered on Oct 19, 2015

Not sure what the question is. Talk to a lawyer and show him your ticket.

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Q: If a victem chases the perpertraiter of a hit and run can victem be charged with leaving the scene of an accident also
Eugene L. Belenitsky
Eugene L. Belenitsky
answered on Oct 18, 2015

I think that's a gray area. They technically may but it's unlikely given your reason to stop the real perpetrator from fleeing

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Q: Should i go to court with my license back? was this a legal traffic stop?

state - TN, roane county

I was pulled over for DUI a few yrs ago. It took over a yr of continuances to get charged and lost my license last jan. I didnt drive in this period and was under the assumption once my year was up that i would be ok.

One day as my mom drove me to work... View More

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

You need to pay it.

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Q: If I pull in a handicap spot and not park just pull up and let someone out the car and put car in reverse

And police blocks me n is this illegal parking

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

It's a gray area, you might win it if you're believable in court.

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Q: How many tickets can a person under 17-years old can get ?
Eugene L. Belenitsky
Eugene L. Belenitsky
answered on Oct 18, 2015

There is no limit

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Q: Why would my citation for illegally parking in a handicap space in Knox County be over $300??
Eugene L. Belenitsky
Eugene L. Belenitsky
answered on Oct 18, 2015

That's probably a good question for the legislature. The answer is more political than legal.

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Q: I got a ticket for driving on suspended license what should I expect to happen in court I was not arrested
Eugene L. Belenitsky
Eugene L. Belenitsky
answered on Oct 18, 2015

You'll need to either get your license back or be prepared to get a lawyer. Some counties will dismiss the case if you just get your license back, others will make you get a lawyer

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Q: IS it possible to get a following to close and careless driving ticket dismissed?
Eugene L. Belenitsky
Eugene L. Belenitsky
answered on Oct 18, 2015

It is possible but it depends on the case

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Q: What is sentence for reckless driving in Tennessee
Eugene L. Belenitsky
Eugene L. Belenitsky
answered on Oct 18, 2015

Reckless driving is a class b misdemeanor carrying up to six months maximum punishment

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Q: Pulled over by detective for running a stop sign, another officer showed up and wrote the ticket but didn't sign. valid?
Eugene L. Belenitsky
Eugene L. Belenitsky
answered on Oct 18, 2015

Probably not, show to a lawyer to make sure

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Q: What is the sentence for driving on revoked in rutherford co?
Eugene L. Belenitsky
Eugene L. Belenitsky
answered on Oct 18, 2015

Up to six months for the first offense and up to 11-29 for subsequent offenses

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Q: What are the penalties for driving on a suspended license 2nd offense in Tennessee?
Eugene L. Belenitsky
Eugene L. Belenitsky
answered on Oct 18, 2015

Up to 11/29 in jail. It could be just a fine or a few days or probation. Talk to your local attorney to find out.

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Q: What can I do if i was charge for driving as a habitual driver and I wasn't caught driving I was just charge with it.
Kimberly K. Schreiber
Kimberly K. Schreiber
answered on Apr 29, 2012

Hire an attorney and see what kind of deal they can get for you. If you weren't driving, try the case and make them prove you have violated the law!

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