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Is it better to pay the 200 fine and have the points dropped to 4 or go to court? How many points does he have on his license at 16 years old? He received his license 10/21/16. Thank you.
answered on Mar 22, 2017
For a driver under 18 years old, a license will be suspended if: (1) 6 points or more are accrued in 12 months or (2) 7 points or more are accrued at any time under the age of 18.
It is your decision if you want to pay the ticket or fight it in court. Two things to note: (1) do not... View More 
answered on Mar 14, 2017
Pay the ticket or request a hearing for the ticket. All the information should be listed on the ticket you received.
If you are facing criminal charges (i.e. not a simple fine, but jail time), you should have an opportunity to hire or request a public defender.
I was in an accident on my way to work. It was 7am, -40 degrees and the roads were nothing but ice. I am not from Colorado originally. I came from Florida. It was a posted speed limit of 35 with a suggested 15. I was driving between 15 and 20, and to what I believed to be extremely cautious. My... View More
answered on Mar 14, 2017
You have reasonable grounds to challenge the ticket. Most people do not hire lawyers to challenge tickets for money reasons, but a lawyer can make the whole process easier. This is a link to a NOLO book about challenging tickets:... View More
Moved out of state 4 years ago and turned in my Colorado license for new states license. While visiting Colorado last week, received a traffic citation based on my old Colorado driver's license number, address, etc.
Is this grounds for dismissing the charges in court?
answered on Mar 13, 2017
No this is not grounds for dismissal. I do not understand how the state would tie the ticket to your old info., unless it was a photo-radar ticket. It is highly recommended that you attend to this matter within the time frame allotted. With computers and cross-state exchanges of information, the... View More
answered on Mar 8, 2017
That is a personal decision.
If it is a simple violation it may be easier (and cheaper) to simply pay the ticket. If there is a hearing for say a DUI or reckless driving you should seriously consider a hiring a lawyer. As for the immigration issue, the hearing may result in a notification... View More
I'm trying to figure out if I should fight this ticket. I was going 41 in a 30, but slowing down before the officer pulled me over. This is my first time being pulled over since I got my liscence (about 6 years ago) and never had a warning. She gave me a $160 ticket, and pulled me over right... View More
answered on Mar 2, 2017
You can fight the ticket. The two most successful approaches are either: (1) the speed was reasonable under the circumstances or (2) there was a technical defect in the clocking of your speed. There are other potential claims, but these seldom--if ever--work. The fact you were slowing down is more... View More
There are many errors on my ticket and Miranda rights were not read to me .
answered on Feb 28, 2017
The errors on the ticket may or may not make a difference in your case. It depends on the nature of the errors. Regarding the officers' failure to read you your Miranda rights, that failure may be of more consequences depending on whether you were BOTH in custody and subjected to... View More
I misplaced my California driver license, which I obtained in August of 1986. I went to the DMV to get a new one and was told that I had a suspension in Colorado. I contacted Colorado's Dept. of Revenue and was told it was under suspension and there would be a $95 fee required to re-instate... View More
answered on Feb 23, 2017
I understand the surprise. You can challenge the suspension, but you will need evidence of payment (beyond recollection) and you might have to appear in Colorado. I know it is not fair, but it may be cheaper and faster to simply pay the fee in Colorado. There are no formal procedures to waive the... View More
lost ticket on vacation in Lousianna during middle of december
i think court date was 02/22/2017
I live in Colorado
answered on Feb 22, 2017
With computers the ability to skip on tickets is very low. If the ticket was placed on a vehicle that you own, you will likely be found. If it was a rental, it may take more time, but the rental car will have a record of who had possession when the ticket occurred. You could get lucky and not be... View More
husband was accused of evading (and several other traffic offenses) and was incarcerated a short time later for over 5 years. the city issued a hold on his license but never issued a warrant for not appearing for his arraignment and never had him transferred. I have looked everywhere and am unable... View More
answered on Feb 21, 2017
Evading and other serious traffic offenses are crimes and are handled as part of a criminal case in county or district courts (since jail time is a possibility). Traffic infractions (which are fee-based), are still criminal charges, but are "petty offenses" and are handled in traffic... View More
husband received a traffic ticket and wound up in prison before he went to court. we can't find any indication that he was charged, but I am not sure if I am missing something or if he was even charged. he received a ticket but never had a warrant issued when he didn't appear.
answered on Feb 21, 2017
If he did not appear for the hearing, the judge would have found him guilty as charged (i.e. no defense was provided). Depending on how recent the hearing was, you may be appeal the determination if you can prove that your husband was in jail at the time of the hearing (i.e. the defendant was... View More
husband was accused of evading (and several other traffic offenses) and was incarcerated a short time later for over 5 years. the city issued a hold on his license but never issued a warrant for not appearing for his arraignment and never had him transferred. has the statute of limitation... View More
answered on Feb 21, 2017
If he was charged the statute of limitations stopped running at the time he was charged.
I mean go by myself
answered on Feb 18, 2017
You can go by yourself, however it is highly recommended that at least one parent/guardian also be present. The likelihood that your parents/guardians will discover about the violation and the punishment is all but guaranteed regardless of their presence at court.
My daughter and her husband were pulled over. Since they could not find either their registration or proof of insurance, the sheriff deputy had their car towed. Is that a Colorado state law requirement?
answered on Feb 16, 2017
Yes it is legal. Lacking registration and insurance can be an indication the car was stolen. Even if the car was not stolen, it is a requirement that both valid insurance and current registration be attached to all vehicles on Colorado roads.
answered on Jan 30, 2017
Review the materials you should have received when the minor got his/her license. For a minor without a full driver's permit (learner's permit), having an adult listed on the license application is a condition of the license. Not having a valid adult can result is a revocation of the... View More
I disputed it right away after receiving the ticket with the private lot company, who of course is not a neutral party to the fine and told me it was still valid and that I could "wait until it goes to collections" to dispute it further. I've written now to the collections agency... View More
answered on Dec 26, 2016
In Colorado--like every state--the litigants (i.e. at trial) must be either the party/parties to the case or a lawyer. For non-court matters, anyone can represent a party. Note: you can always be present, but you cannot cross the "gate" in a courtroom unless you are a party, lawyer or are... View More
I was ticketed for the move over law, the officer had pulled a vehicle over and was writing a ticket for them. He was not standing outside the vehicle, it was a 2 lane road, there was traffic in the left lane, I was driving in the right lane. I slowed down to more the 10 mph below the speed limit... View More
answered on Dec 21, 2016
Yes and no. A driving record is considered for DUIs, driving without a license, and other offense in that a second or greater violation within a period of time results in an increased penalty. For a parking violation a good driving record would not normally be directly considered. If you feel the... View More
After i was stopped i was first asked to step out of the vehcile to be searched. I said no a # of times until the officer bribed me saying if i step out of the vehcile and does not find anything illegal on me he will not search my vehcile. So i stepped out thinking he would go good on his bribe, he... View More
answered on Dec 16, 2016
Based on the facts stated, the answer to your question is yes.
I have been pulled over for driving without a license and if this is true about not needing one do I have any grounds for Retribution
answered on Dec 15, 2016
I am not sure what you are referring to... If you are referring to the US Constitution, the freedom of interstate travel does not cover instate driver's licenses. Per Colorado (and every other state/DC) law, a person operating a vehicle on a public or private road must possess a valid... View More
I received a DUR in Colorado even though my right to drive was reinstated. At time of reinstatement, my license had expired, so i was required to get a permit and then drivers test. After taking permit and passing, i was told Florida has a traffic warrant under my name and d.o.b. even though... View More
answered on Dec 8, 2016
DUR (driving under restraint) essentially means that you were charged with knowingly driving with an invalid (restrained) state or out-of-state license. It appears the origin of this relates to the FL warrant. This is what you need to do: (1) contact the police/court where the warrant was issued... View More
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