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Can I reduce or drop a ticket for speeding under Indiana Code 9-21-5-2(a)(2) for exceeding the maximum speed of 55 mph? I was driving 74 mph. This is not my first ticket, but it's my first for this year. There were no specific conditions like weather or traffic influencing my speed, and there... View More 
answered on Apr 4, 2025
To answer your question will depend on a few factors. Are you a CDL operator, if so, it is very likely the prosecutor will tell you your only option is to pay the ticket or take it to trial. If you are not a CDL operator, it will depend on your record and which county your case is filed in.
Do I need an attorney for a "failure to transfer title" ticket? I received the ticket two nights ago and have an earlier appointment today to transfer the title and renew my registration. I did not have sufficient funds earlier and had initially scheduled a DMV appointment for April 11th.... View More
I was involved in my first traffic offense where I was uninsured and caused property damage to a car. The damage involved was car property damage, and I have a clean record until now. I have been given a court date. Will I go to jail for this offense?
answered on Apr 4, 2025
Assuming the citation was issued in Illinois, almost certainly not. That is probably the case in Wisconsin but I do not practice in Wisconsin so I cannot tell you. That said, you must immediately make arrangements with the other driver or his insurance carrier to make payments on the debt or... View More
I am concerned about whether I will go to jail for a first offense traffic misdemeanor involving an accident where I was uninsured and there was property damage. Are there specific penalties I should be aware of in my situation?
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answered on Apr 3, 2025
I doubt there would be jail.
Purchase insurance and bring proof to court. That will avoid a license suspension. However, you will have to carry SR 22 for three years
You may run into problems down the road if the other driver had insurance who pays for the damages. The insurance... View More
I received a speeding ticket in Bremen, Georgia from a city police officer a few weeks ago. The officer did not sign the "Officer Certification" section of the citation. I'm looking for the specific Georgia law or code that requires the officer to sign this section of the citation,... View More
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answered on Apr 3, 2025
You can't find it because there is none. Citations aren't actually evidence, and an officer's failure to sign one doesn't render it void-courts can (and usually will) allow an officer to correct the error by signing it if demanded by the defendant, or a prosecutor can simply... View More
I'm seeking advice on whether my driver's license can be reinstated in Illinois after defaulting on an installment agreement regarding an uninsured motor vehicle accident. Although it has been over 5 years since the accident and I've made partial monthly payments, my license was... View More
Can someone be pulled over for a non-functioning tag light and then placed in handcuffs before being informed via radio that their license is suspended? They are then taken to jail, and upon release, they face charges of driving with a suspended license, improper equipment (brakes), and disorderly... View More
Can someone be pulled over for a no tag light and then put in handcuffs. THEN asked by officer after getting word on radio that license was suspended. Then taken to jail. After release from jail the charges for this person were driving with suspended license (statute 63-1-57 m) improper equiptment... View More
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
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answered on Apr 3, 2025
You will need an attorney that knows GTLA cases. The charges must be dismissed. You have a small amount of damages which are capped under the Act. No jury and a 1 year SOL.
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
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answered on Apr 7, 2025
It sounds like there was some confusion surrounding the status of your license at the time of the incident. While you may have shown the court proof of payment for the reinstatement fee, officers may have acted based on the belief that you were driving under suspension, which is a serious offense.... 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
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