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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Texas on
Q: I was parked at a park for three hours talking on the phone with my son and a Texas State trooper pulled up and knocked

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

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
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

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets, Cannabis & Marijuana Law and Municipal Law for Texas on
Q: 22 years ago got 2 tickets. I've had a driver's license and ID since then I don't know why now &is it legal?

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?

Grant St Julian III
Grant St Julian III
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.

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Texas on
Q: Can I get my speeding ticket thrown out if the cop doesn’t give me a copy?

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

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Traffic Tickets and Municipal Law for Texas on
Q: Courts failed to notify my bondsman and myself of court date, court issued warrant I was arrested what will happen next

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

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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.

1 Answer | Asked in Collections and Traffic Tickets for Texas on
Q: What happens to unpaid tickets that go to collections and 7 years and it has been 7 years?

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

Grant St Julian III
Grant St Julian III
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.

1 Answer | Asked in Bankruptcy and Traffic Tickets for Texas on
Q: How to use Bankruptcy filing to re instate my Drivers License and driving privileges?

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...
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Q: If u get a traffic ticket dismissed in Spencer ok. can they still charge u court cost fees
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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

2 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Texas on
Q: How do I motion the court for discovery specifically the arresting officer's report?

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

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
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...
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Q: Why am I being charged with traffic violation tickets from when I was a minor
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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

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Family Law and Traffic Tickets for Texas on
Q: How Do I Handle A Traffic Accident In Which The Other Driver Claimed I Left The Scene Of The Accident?

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

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Sep 12, 2023

When you file your accident report, explain exactly what happened as recounted above.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Traffic Tickets for Texas on
Q: Can I seal, expunge, or appeal a guilty disposition for Failure to Appear in a traffic ticket?

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

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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets, Land Use & Zoning and Real Estate Law for Texas on
Q: Driveway parking lot and curbside on our home side, is it illegal? Can HOA even break the law?

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...
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2 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets and Landlord - Tenant for Texas on
Q: I had my car towed from my apartment complex for failing to register it for one night.
Grant St Julian III
Grant St Julian III
answered on Aug 7, 2023

I am not sure of your exact question. Review your lease agreement

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2 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Texas on
Q: Do the people who your paying the ticket/money for a ticket need to speak to the person?
Grant St Julian III
Grant St Julian III
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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Q: If an officer use a radar for speed enforcement on the roadway, does the roadway have to be surveyed?
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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

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Traffic Tickets for Texas on
Q: What does it mean when an adjudged and decreed Dismissal after Motion by Prosecutor is granted? It was for no D.L.

The ticket was for driving with no license. I didn’t pay and got a warrant out for my arrest. I was 18 years old. I hired a lawyer years later and I got a document that says the Dismissal After Motion By Prosecutor was ordered , adjudged, and Decreed by the court and hereby dismissed. But stapled... View More

Grant St Julian III
Grant St Julian III
answered on Jul 21, 2023

No one in this forum can comment on a specific case because the specific details are unknown. Contact the court in question to determine the status of your citation. Calling an attorney in your area might help. Good luck.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Traffic Tickets and Municipal Law for Texas on
Q: I was coerced by a judge into taking a plea on a charge.

I was arrested and had to post over $720 in bonds to get out jail for 2 no registration tickets and a disorderly conduct ticket. One no registration ticket I was guilty of. The other was dismissed. The disorderly conduct ticket was issued to me by a police officer that was not at the scene when... View More

Maurice Mandel II
Maurice Mandel II
answered on Jul 12, 2023

The "mediation" with the prosecutor is not a trial, you are not entitled to confront your accuser, therefore your rights were not violated. You were entitled to be represented by Counsel at that proceeding, did you have a PD? Private attorney? Why not? You need to speak with a criminal... View More

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Q: I was charged with class c felony a possession charge in 2010 and I went flat in 2015. Been trying to get DL back since.

I thought all fines are wiped clean when you go to prison. But originally my license was suspended from a no seatbelt ticket that a cop gave me when I was the passenger in my friends truck and we have been parked and already sitting in parking lot. Forgot about the court date and I ended up paying... View More

Grant St Julian III
Grant St Julian III
answered on Jul 26, 2023

Well, there is no such things as a class c felony in Texas but it is possible to have an old conviction affect your ability to get a driver's license. Calling a lawyer in your area might help. Good luck.

2 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets and Civil Litigation for Texas on
Q: I got a letter for my license being suspended if I don’t pay for the incident. I have 20 days to respond I’m unsure what

I got a letter from the TEXAS DPS about wanting to suspend my license due to an accident for no insurance but I had insurance just did not activate on time. The insurance company wants to sue me but I’m 20 and didn’t work for months and they are asking for big numbers that I can’t afford and... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Jul 5, 2023

Your driver license can be suspended under the Texas Safety Responsibility Act if you meet the following criteria:

1. You were involved in an automobile crash;

2. The investigating officer lists contributing factors that indicate you were responsible;

3. You did not have...
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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Texas on
Q: Do I have a reasonable excuse for rolling a stop sign?

I have a torn ligament on my ankle on my left foot and I usually drive with 2 feet which is a habit that I have. Before getting my citation, I twisted my ankle on my injured feet because I hit the side of the car door getting in causing my ankle to swell up and thus losing mobility/range of motion.... View More

Maurice Mandel II
Maurice Mandel II
answered on Jul 8, 2023

Your condition is not an exception to the law for stopping at a stop sign, but you can try to get the judge to be merciful. Of course the Judge could determine that you were physically unfit to drive and should not have been driving in the first place. I recommend you contact several attorneys in... View More

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