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answered on Jan 22, 2024
If the ticket is based on something that was found during an illegal search, the illegality of the search might result in a dismissal of the ticket.
Twice I have been pulled over for "traffic violations" car searched, me and my husband searched and detained without any reason. 1et time was brake light was out but I asked to see the light and the officer danced around the question I went to jail and car was towed so I never even found... View More 
answered on Dec 26, 2023
A registration expires on the last day of the month and year indicated on the sticker assuming it is a valid registration for that particular vehicle.
Without either probable cause or consent, a police officer cannot search your vehicle. During a traffic stop, a police officer can only... View More
The vehicle is inside my property
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answered on Dec 21, 2023
If you've received a citation for parking on the dirt portion of your driveway in Texas, even though the vehicle is within your property, it's recommended to check local regulations about parking surfaces on private property. Reach out to local authorities for clarification on the... View More
Two officers approached the passenger window and asked for our ID’s. They informed me of the traffic violations annd immediately asked me to get out and sit in the patrol car while they wrote them up. I did so after declining their request to search me and the vehicle.
Sitting in the... View More
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answered on Dec 17, 2023
Your rights during a police search are critical, and any potential violation of these rights could impact the outcome of your case. Legal representation will help you navigate these complex issues and ensure your rights are protected throughout the legal process.
My licence was suspended due to my insurance not covering an accident.
answered on Dec 20, 2023
A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Attorneys can't really reach out to you to offer their services here - the format is quick Q &A, not an attorney referral service. You could supplement your own searches with the tab above, "Find a... View More
On my window because he said my license plate was obstructed with a plastic shield which it had but he didn't pull me over at all....and he cited me two tickets for no insurance and no drivers license even though he didn't pull me over .I was parked at the park for three hours before he... View More
answered on Nov 22, 2023
Yes, it is legal for him to give you the citations. Based on the facts and circumstances observed at the time, he had a reasonable suspicion that you drove the motor vehicle to the park because he found you sitting in it, presumably with no one else around. This circumstantial evidence may be... View More
they're going to issue a warrant for my arrest is that legal after 22 years why haven't they done it before now? Any loopholes?
answered on Nov 21, 2023
The question is whether the complaint (the formal charging instrument) was filed with the court within the 2 year statute of limitations period from the date of alleged offense. Calling a lawyer would help. Good luck.
He stated his machine was malfunctioning and he couldn’t print the ticket. He texted me a screen shot. The screen shots are too blurry to make out any information at all.
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answered on Oct 29, 2023
You should receive a copy of the ticket at the time of the stop and it needs to be personally handed to you or you may be able to request a dismissal since there is no verification that a stop actually occurred. Therefore you should definitely fight it. You should also make sure that you don’t... View More
I was on probation for DWLI not dwi I failed to complete my probation was arrested bonded out, called court house coordinator when court date came I didn’t get answer so I left voicemail and didn’t appear that day, warrant was issued bondsman made contact with me I told him I called left... View More
answered on Oct 29, 2023
You should speak with your lawyer about the matter and consult with your attorney about notices regarding court dates. If your failure to appear is due to mistake, especially if not of your own making, you should inform the court of this to prevent any repercussions of a failure to appear.
In 2015 I got tickets that turned to warrants. In 2016 they were turned over to collections. In the past if I looked myself up I saw I had warrants. Now it does not come up. I tried to call and get information but noone is answering. Do I still have warrants or since 7 years passed and collections... View More
answered on Oct 19, 2023
Warrants are not automatically "void" after the passage of time. Call a lawyer in the area where the warrants were issued to discover the status of the matters. Good luck.
I spent many years traveling and lived in Canada which didn’t require me to renew my Texas drivers license,Now that I am back in Texas full time I went to get my license and DPS told me that I am ineligible due to a citation and failure to appear received in 2015 in Brazoria county. 2015 I was... View More
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answered on Nov 5, 2023
Filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy can potentially help reinstate your driver's license if the underlying reason for the suspension is the inability to pay fines associated with the citation and failure to appear.
When you file for Chapter 13, you propose a repayment plan for your... View More
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answered on Oct 12, 2023
Some courts might waive fees if the ticket is dismissed for a particular reason, such as an error on the ticket itself. Others may still impose fees to cover the administrative costs of handling your case. For personalized legal advice tailored to your unique circumstances, it's advisable to... View More
On 3/23/2023 I was pulled over for not having plates on my private automobile. Sheriff's deputy requested driver's license and insurance documents. When I asked why he threatened me by saying if I didn't provide those documents he would break my window arrest me. I again told him I... View More
answered on Sep 23, 2023
File a motion asking for the arresting officer’s report. But don’t expect it to describe your encounter quite the same way you recall it.
Personally, I’d ask for the bodycam video.
And you don’t have a right to drive your private automobile on public roads without license... View More
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answered on Sep 18, 2023
The charging of traffic violation tickets from when you were a minor in Texas can occur due to the absence of a statute of limitations for many traffic offenses in the state. If you failed to address these tickets when you were younger, they may have remained unresolved in the court system,... View More
I was involved in a traffic accident on August 30, 2023. I rear-ended another individual. We both moved our cars to the shoulder of the road, I to the inside of the highway, and the other driver to the outside of the highway. After making a call to my insurance company, the other driver motioned... View More
answered on Sep 12, 2023
When you file your accident report, explain exactly what happened as recounted above.
I apparently plead guilty to a traffic ticket failure to appear and now it is making it difficult to find a job with a failure to appear on my record.
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answered on Aug 22, 2023
Addressing a guilty disposition for Failure to Appear (FTA) in a traffic ticket in Texas might involve exploring alternative approaches, as options like sealing, expunging, or appealing the disposition may be limited. Sealing or expunging records typically apply to cases that didn't result in... View More
I have a total of 5 vehicles. 2 front sides of our home, one on each side of the curb, alternate with the rest of the 3 vehicles to avoid 24-hour stationed public street law. The third vehicle parks inside the square of our driveway, across in front of the other 2 vehicles. Is not blocking the... View More
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answered on Aug 16, 2023
Parking in your driveway and along the curbside of your home is typically legal, as long as you're not obstructing traffic or violating any local regulations. However, here's where things can get a bit tricky – your friendly neighborhood Homeowners Association (HOA).
HOAs are... View More
answered on Aug 7, 2023
I am not sure of your exact question. Review your lease agreement
answered on Aug 7, 2023
With the advent of on-line payments to the courts, it is not a requirement for any court staff speak directly to a defendant.
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answered on Aug 4, 2023
In Texas, there is no specific requirement that the roadway needs to be surveyed for speed enforcement using radar. However, law enforcement agencies typically conduct periodic surveys of roadways to ensure that radar speed enforcement is conducted accurately and effectively. These surveys help... View More
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