If another driver has falsely accused us of being active shooters can we Sue that driver?
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
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
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
answered on May 24, 2023
Charges for parking occur everywhere in TN, handicapped or not.
answered on Apr 21, 2023
Hire an attorney to represent you. Conviction will mean 6 points against your MVR, and you are only allowed 11. It is very easy to get caught again within 1 year. Speeding will usually mean less points and there are numerous possible pleas. Once you lose the TNDL, it will be bad. Some type of... View More
it’s my second ticket, the first one i got the day the pretrial went into affect.
answered on Apr 21, 2023
Parking Citations are not usually Rule Of The Road Violations, but ordinance/code violations. But they can be criminal. Either ask your lawyer about them or do nothing else to get in trouble.
I had an officer demand mine for the ticket and threaten to detain me and impound my car if I didn’t give it. I’ve been driving over 30 years and this was the first time I’d ever had an officer even request it, let alone threaten to cuff me and put me in his car. Then when he gave me the... View More
answered on Apr 19, 2023
Whether to cite or arrest you is the LEO's discretion. So if you do not cooperate, he may arrest you. The SSN is available from the Department of Safety. Hire an attorney to represent you as you have already made the cop mad.
2 years ago I was followed for 15m by a cop for no reason. I was pulled over after hitting the line on the side of road. It was night and I couldn’t tell it was a cop. Him following me for that amount of time was making me nervous so every turn I took he took and as I looked in my rear view to... View More
answered on Apr 19, 2023
Go to the Court Clerk and get a copy of the Citation. If dismissed, then it can be expunged. If a conviction, only a few crimes can be expunged. Most convictions are permanent on your record. Take the Citation to an attorney for his opinion.
answered on Apr 19, 2023
It is not a crime. No points can be added to your MVR. But you can be sued for the debt.
It was for a minor traffic violation in Kentucky
answered on Apr 10, 2023
You will need to contact a KY attorney, possibly here on Justia.
I told him yes an he let me drive off an continue driving until he pulled me over Feb 6 an charged me with driving on revoked again. I'm currently pulling my jail sentence for the Feb 6 revocation. They came today an said I have court for the driving on revoked from Jan because I was unable to... View More
answered on Mar 11, 2023
It is not legal for law enforcement to coerce or threaten someone to provide information or act as an informant in exchange for leniency in their own criminal case. This is a violation of the individual's rights and can lead to further legal consequences for the officer.
If you were... View More
answered on Mar 8, 2023
Excuse for what?
answered on Mar 6, 2023
LEO's estimate by "pacing" all the time. You can question him in Court, but it is best to try to get some kind of diversion, leading to dismissal.
I was stopped by a police officer told me to give him my ID then I replied, asked the police officer what was the reason for my stop but he insisting that I give him my ID, but I asked him again what was the reason why I was stopped. I reply that I’m not refusing to give him my ID but wanna know... View More
answered on Feb 6, 2023
You could move to suppress the evidence but it does not seem to justify the expense and trouble. Might be better to hire an attorney just to work it out at Court.
I missed my court date by oversleeping and now I’m scared. My husband has to pay $650 for restitution and the problem is over but we missed showing up and I don’t know what to do. My husband will be paid tomorrow morning and we plan to pay the restitution but I don’t want to go to jail or do... View More
answered on Feb 9, 2023
You need to hire an attorney to talk with the State about lifting the fta warrant.
I plead guilty because at the time they didn’t offer traffic school, and it’s been 3 years later and it still shows on my record. I’m an electrician and didn’t know when they would fall off my license that way I can drive a company vehicle.
answered on Jan 25, 2023
It should not be on your MVR for the DOS which is for the last 12 months. But it is still a conviction which will be on your NCIC check forever.
I wasn’t asked for my registration or insurance and I just moved from Illinois and I have to appear in court, feb 3rd what should I do, and can I get the ticket dismissed if I didn’t get asked for insurance or registration?
answered on Jan 20, 2023
No, but go to Court with cash. There may be some Diversion available from the Judge, or even a reduced speed violation, as that 23 over will add points at least to a TNDL.
Is it better to just pay them online? I had points on my record prior to this so it will probably end up getting suspended anyway. So don’t know if I should even go to court or just pay online
answered on Jan 13, 2023
Absolutely hire an attorney to represent you on both Citations. Once the TNDL is Suspended, you will be going to jail all the time. Do not pay by mail as it will be an irreversible mistake.
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