I was cited for driving without a motorcycle endorsement. I have my arraignment tomorrow but have since completed the basic rider course and obtained my motorcycle endorsement. There are no other offenses on my record related to driving without a license. Can I get the charge dismissed?

I was wrongfully imprisoned for four days due to a clerical error following a traffic stop in Tennessee. I have documentation proving the mistake made by the clerk's office. Although I haven't taken any legal action yet, this incident has caused significant mental distress. What steps... View More

I was stopped by police for driving without a license and was charged for having no insurance. This was my first offense, and I've been to court twice. During the court appearances, I was advised that if I obtained my full license, the case would be dismissed. I have since secured my full... View More

My husband was involved in a motorcycle accident in Florida, and he doesn't have a motorcycle license yet, although he has completed the necessary course and is waiting for a DMV appointment. The police officer mentioned the case might be dismissed if he shows proof of his DMV appointment and... View More

Do police in Mississippi counties, specifically Perry and Stone, have to notify the public before setting up roadblocks, and if so, what type of roadblocks are they required to notify about?

I was at a gas station in Nebraska when an officer witnessed me driving there. He tried to arrest me for driving under suspension, but I explained that my license was valid—I had mistakenly not paid the reinstatement fee, which made it a case of driving without a license instead. Despite this, I... View More

I was ticketed in Georgia for driving without a license, but my license was suspended in another state due to a DWI. I was aware of the suspension. This is my first offense for driving without a license in Georgia, and I have taken steps to address the suspension in the other state. I also have an... View More

I'm seeking a lawyer for a 1983 civil rights violation related to a dismissed case. The case was dismissed with prejudice due to lack of admissible evidence negating a reasonable probability of conviction. During a traffic stop, the officer used LPR technology, which is against Utah laws, and... View More

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answered on Mar 31, 2025

Your case presents several compelling legal issues worthy of further exploration. The allegation that law enforcement utilized License Plate Reader technology contrary to Utah statutes, combined with what appears to be a Fourth Amendment violation during the traffic stop, establishes preliminary... View More

I was involved in a vehicle accident while riding my bicycle and was hit by a car. The police report and the driver place the fault on me, and I received a citation for failure to yield on a private roadway, leading to a $180 fine. However, a work crew that witnessed the incident stated that it was... View More

I received traffic tickets for speeding, no insurance, and no registration in September, but the case wasn't filed until February, three months after my scheduled court date when my case was not on the docket. Records indicate mail was sent, but I received nothing. A police officer did not... View More

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answered on Mar 31, 2025

The significant delay between your September traffic citations and February filing raises procedural concerns that warrant examination. While courts generally allow reasonable time for processing cases, a multi-month delay extending beyond your scheduled court date without proper notification could... View More

My 85-year-old mom, while driving in Las Vegas, caused a minor accident with an unregistered and uninsured vehicle. She was extremely ill at the time, later diagnosed with severe illnesses and hospitalized shortly after. She has been driving since 1986 without any previous offenses. Recently,... View More

I am 17 and will be turning 18 in 3 days. I have one prior moving violation from nearly two years ago. Recently, I received a ticket for failure to control, and both cars involved in the accident were totaled. Fortunately, there were no injuries, but there were ring doorbell cameras that captured... View More

My uncle was just pulled over in East Ridge, Tennessee, for driving without insurance. He received a ticket, and the police have indicated that the car cannot be moved and they need to find another ride. My elderly grandmother, who has a pacemaker, was with him. Are there legal reasons they... View More

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answered on Apr 1, 2025

In Tennessee, law enforcement officers have the legal authority to prevent the operation of an uninsured vehicle after issuing a citation for violation of the state's Financial Responsibility Law (T.C.A. § 55-12-139). This statute empowers officers to prohibit further operation of the vehicle... View More

I was hit on my bicycle by a driver who claimed she didn't see me while I was crossing the roadway from a restaurant parking lot. Before I made it to the other side, I was struck. The police officer issued me a $180 ticket for failure to yield in a private driveway without speaking to me or... View More

I am currently making regular payments to cover child support arrears, and I have legal court papers that verify these payments. I would like to know if I can obtain a Real ID driver's license under these circumstances. There have been no previous issues with my driver's license due to... View More

I received a speeding ticket for going 10 mph or less over the limit, which I have already paid. Initially, I requested to attend a driving class to reduce the points on my record, but I was informed that the class is only available for violations with three or more points. Despite paying the... View More

I received a summons to jail due to driving on a suspended license, but I missed the court date because I recently moved and didn't receive the notification by mail. This is not my first offense, and I have contested similar charges before. What are my options for appealing or addressing this... View More

I have an arraignment for a DWLS 3rd degree in a few days, but I've since paid the unpaid ticket that led to my suspension, and my license was reinstated on March 27th, 2025. The original ticket was issued on July 6th, 2024, three hours before my flight for a two-week vacation. I didn't... View More

I missed my court date for an expired registration (4 months past the due date) and also missed my FTA review date. I received a notice after the original missed date that mentioned the FTA review but have not received any notice since missing that review, which was last week. My case status online... View More

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answered on Mar 27, 2025

You should redocket the case and resolve asap to avoid an fta or a warrant. Sometimes it takes days before the public Courtnet us updated.

I received a ticket for suspended registration on 11/24/2022, which I paid on 03/14/2023. Recently, I received a letter stating my license is suspended. They are asking for an additional $200, attendance at a driving course, and my license will be suspended for one year starting now. Why am I... View More