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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)
Is there a way for me to sue, for pain and suffering bc I was cuffed and put in the back of a Tahoe, at time searched car without permission. Maranda rights were not read, the traffic stop was dismissed in a court of law.
answered on Dec 16, 2022
"Pain and suffering" refers to conscious physical pain and suffering as a result of bodily injury. From the facts you describe, it appears unclear as to what bodily injury, if any, you sustained. You may be able to sue for a civil rights violation, but it doesn't look to me like... View More
Is it best practice or culturally appropriate for an officer to ask the accused to open their door for registration information?
What is the penal code I should review for additional information on this process?
answered on Dec 27, 2022
Yes, the officer can ask the question you refer to. Check the Texas Transportation Code and/or the city ordinance in the locale where you received the citation to review the statute in question. for class c violations Good luck.
Ticket has been paid for after I received it
answered on Dec 15, 2022
You cannot remove a citation from your driving record once you have been found guilty and the Court has entered a final judgment. You have to take the steps necessary to avoid the final conviction. Call an attorney BEFORE you do anything with a court. Good luck
the ticket has not been filed and doesn't show up on records to pay it/check the status. will the ticket be dismissed or do i just have to wait to see if it gets filed?
answered on Dec 15, 2022
If you just pay the ticket, it will be recorded as a conviction an entered on your driving record. Call an attorney may help. Good luck.
Fail to signal lane change, unsafe start from parked/stopped/standing, and driver disregarded police officer or crossing. Issues by mail. Never encountered police or was pulled over. Got in mail 6 days later of alleged offense. Vehicle is a shared work vehicle that was sold 5 days ago. We don’t... View More
answered on Dec 5, 2022
I am not sure of your exact question. Who is the person named in the citation?
I got two tickets by the same cop, he wrote a ticket for displaying a “fictitious” registration, but also gave me a ticket for the “fictitious” registration being expired. I no longer own that car, but I thought cops couldn’t give you two different tickets for one thing?
answered on Dec 5, 2022
Short answer: yes. Get your registration corrected and take it to the court as directed on the citation. Calling an attorney may help. Good luck.
Tickets for no driving license, MVI inspection out, failure to appear.
answered on Nov 15, 2022
Once warrants are issued, they don't disappear. You either have to post bonds or get arrested. Calling an attorney in the county where the warrants are pending would help. Good luck.
answered on Dec 5, 2022
I am not sure what "escalated" means. What was the disposition of the matter? Talk with your attorney. Good luck.
He accidentally ran a bus light that had it a stop sign out in a business parking lot opposite side of road and the cop didn’t even know who was driving but said he was giving him a ticket can he do that ?
answered on Nov 8, 2022
Yes. A traffic ticket is just a citation to appear. Tickets are issued all the time based on alleged criminal activity reported to police by ordinary citizens.
But your friend can ask for a trial. Because the cop didn’t actually see the offense, the person who reported it will need to... View More
I tried to pay the $3 fee per their instructions at the lot by texting. They never responded to 2 texts and I still have the texts to prove that.They sent a letter saying I owe $82 now and they will boot or tow my car if I do not pay that. Can they do that? It seems illegal since it is not a city... View More
answered on Nov 15, 2022
Short answer, yes, your car can be towed even if it is in a private parking lot. Hypothetical: if someone parked their car in the private driveway of your home and left it there, do you feel you could have the car towed?
answered on Oct 20, 2022
It is highly unlikely.
The paper plates a dealer puts on a new or used car when it is purchased are tied to the dealer, not to the buyer.
Until your permanent metal plates arrive, the plate number won’t be tied to you.
answered on Oct 20, 2022
Most municipal courts will have a walk-in docket day where a defendant was discuss his/her situation with the Court. Contact the Court where your tickets are pending and see what can be done. Good luck.
answered on Oct 20, 2022
The citation (ticket) is merely notice of when and where to appear in court. The questions is whether there are any defects in the charging instrument (the complaint) and whether those defects are material.
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