answered on Jun 9, 2023
Probably. This case arises in the area of traffic ticket law. You need to discuss with an attorney in your jurisdiction that specializes in this kind of law. Thank you for using Justia, Ask a Lawyer. You cannot obtain a definitive answer to a specific case hear because usually much more... View More 
I gave the company the paper work for the registration and they never turned it in until I received the ticket and now my license is suspended for the no insurance even when the company said there was insurance on the truck.
answered on Jun 9, 2023
Since you were personally cited, you have to personally appear in Court in accord with your signed promise to appear. That is when you sign the ticket instead of being handcuffed and immediately taken to jail. In many cases the court will dismiss the charges against the driver who is not the... View More
answered on May 31, 2023
Yes. You just have to prove you actually had insurance and that the car was registered. Sometimes it takes a while for your new registration sticker and insurance card to arrive. And sometimes it takes a day or two for these transactions to process so the information may not have shown up on the... View More
I reversed down my road about 40 feet, instead of turning around. There were no pedestrians or any other vehicles on the road at the time. It's not a single lane road. I reversed the put it in drive where I made it to my friend's house to pick him up for work and I had taken keys out of... View More
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answered on May 30, 2023
There might be a violation of your Civil rights and it could be seen as an unlawful detention, and search.
But you did admit to breaking the law and driving after you smoked weed. That is enough to stop you and arrest you. It feels bad because it is weak. But I have done hundreds of... View More
I was given a citation for speeding in a school zone but was at a complete stop when she pulled me over in my home. We were going opposite directions. 2 mins later, I was pulled over. She mentioned that the lights just went off also for the zone. So it seems like she went out of her way to cite me.... View More
answered on May 24, 2023
First, no it isn't true that they have to pull you over during the violation. They can observe the violation and follow you, then pull you over. Next, it isn't a defense that you were in your driveway. You can always fight a ticket, however, police use Lidar and Radar to clock speeders... View More
I was pulling into my driveway when I was hit on my right side by a truck. My car is totaled. Truck had no damage. The speed limit was 45 mph and the skid marks from the accident were 70 ft at least.
answered on May 22, 2023
Take pictures of the skid marks. Put a level on the surface of the road to measure the slope.
With respect to the traffic ticket, plead not guilty and request a trial.
With respect to the car accident, turn in a claim to your insurance and make a claim against the other... View More
Can I come off of bond if I haven't been indicated in the last 9 months or my case dismissed?
answered on May 30, 2023
A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. This is posted under "Traffic Tickets, Car Accidents and Child Support." You could repost and add "Criminal Law" as a category - better chances of a reply under that heading. Good luck
I was pulled over for speeding and was given a citation for speeding at 68 in a 40, they supposedly clocked me from the right when i was in the inside lane. I believe i saw a person next to me going faster than I was.
answered on May 16, 2023
Many modern automobiles have an event data recorder. You might be able to have information about your speed downloaded to show you were not going 68 mph
I was also traveling behind the state trooper and he had vehicles behind him as well
answered on May 22, 2023
First, not showing you the radar does not automatically invalidate the ticket, but it is a little suspicious. Next, just because you are behind the Trooper does not mean that you are exempt from receiving a ticket for speeding, for several reasons. You could be closing in on him, meaning going... View More
If I ask my court appointed attorney to file a motion to dismiss is it true the officer would have to show that I went too far past the white line during the hearing and if he can not it would possibly show the stop was illegal? Also they claim I consented to the search because the cop asked me Do... View More
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answered on Apr 21, 2023
Many questions.
Let's start with the dogs. When you are pulled-over by police, they have 22 minutes to write a ticket, get the dogs or arrest you. The bad news is they DO NOT need your permission to let the dogs sniff the area outside your car. It is not considered a search.
If... View More
I was pulled over because the officer said I pulled too far past the white line at a stop sign (which I did not ) he immediately asked to walk the dog around my truck I said no but they still did. He never even asked me for my license and registration also during the stop he asked me who was inside... View More
My attorney was supposed to represent me at my ALR hearing which i had no information when and where it would take place came to find out after getting stopped by a police officer my license had been suspended and nobody showed up to the ALR hearing now i have a pending case for DWI and the driving... View More
answered on Apr 14, 2023
If your attorney is uncommunicative and did not appear for a hearing he knew about, you should strongly consider firing him and hiring a different attorney.
I'm aware that a officer has to show up for court for him to win his case but does it doesn't he also have to provide evidence showing his proof that I was actually speeding in the court for him to win his case against me or will it be dropped because he has lack of evidence thank you... View More
answered on Mar 19, 2023
Yes, but the evidence could simply be his testimony. For example, he might testify he was using a radar gun that clocked your speed at x, or that he followed you in his patrol car at the same speed and the speedometer showed you were both traveling at x mph.
You will win if he says he did... View More
Hypothetically, a person is pulled over for speeding but said person was not speeding. What would happen if that person opted not to sign for the ticket?
answered on Feb 1, 2023
The individual could be arrested and jailed pending a court date to adjudicate whether he/she is guilty or not.
Signing a traffic ticket is simply promising to appear in court. It is not an admission of guilt by the driver.
I got a ticket where police told me you did not stop when turning right, which I did but at the time did not want to argue with him. When I got the citation from him, I saw he mentioned ran a red light.
answered on Jan 26, 2023
On your court date go to Court and let the prosecutor know you are challenging/contesting the ticket. Better yet, contact a local traffic ticket attorney to represent you and possibly go to you on your behalf. Good luck.
If I was never given a ticket or sign the ticket because I was never given a ticket how can I have a failure to appear against me if I did not know I needed to appear because there was no citation given to me but now I have a failure to appear and they claim that they have an unsigned ticket what... View More
answered on Feb 2, 2023
No one in this forum can accurately comment on your specific situation, but you have the right to contest the matter if you believe you did not commit an offense. Contact the court and request a hearing. Calling an attorney might help. Good luck.
answered on Feb 2, 2023
The answer to your question is yes, you could be mailed a citation ut the question I would have is: why wouldn't the office give you the citation at the scene? Call an attorney if you receive anything in the mail. Good luck.
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answered on Jan 17, 2023
The answer to your question would require a look at the ordinances and the language defining the extra-territorial jurisdictions. Usually, all are enforceable.
answered on Jan 13, 2023
No, it is considered to be an expired plate.
But many paper plate are, in fact, fictitious plates.
A fictitious paper plate past the stated date technically isn’t an expired plate because it was never a valid plate in the first place. It was always a fictitious plate.
answered on Jan 10, 2023
The short answer is yes, an officer can take a person into custody for a traffic offense instead of issuing a citation (except for speeding)
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