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and there was no injury no damage done yet received a follow too close ticket there was no follow just sitting how should I plead in court ?
answered on Dec 16, 2024
The fact that you hit the vehicle in front will generally generate a following too close charge regardless of the circumstance. However, this does not mean it is what you need to plead guilty to.
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I live in Georgia and was ticketed in the City of Atlanta for violating ocga 40-6-44. However, I was not attempting to pass or overtake anyone. I was simply making a left hand turn, and there were no oncoming cars within several hundred feet. The officer simply told me that I didn't wait my... View More
answered on Dec 10, 2024
It sounds like you have a valid argument against this charge. To give you an informed response, a lawyer would need to review the dashcam video and better understand the context of the situation. We would be able to get the dashcam through discovery and fight to have the charge dropped.
I have never been stopped I hardly drive and honestly i was not financial stable to get car insurance for my car. Car now has car insurance btw.
answered on Dec 9, 2024
You should look for a lawyer to help you negotiate with the prosecutor. If you have insurance now, you can likely avoid both jail and a license suspension.
I was working for a person can the charge stick
answered on Dec 9, 2024
Not sure about your question. If you are asking if the fact that you were working for someone else when you were driving on a suspended license is a defense, the answer would be no. However, if you have a separate question please feel free to reach out to clarify.
APD Officer told me the ticket is No points and I can pay the fine online. Is this true?
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answered on Nov 12, 2024
No, that is not correct. That ticket is a 3-point violation. Also, if the ticket was issued as the result of an accident, even if you are be able to pay it online, Georgia law still requires you to show up for your court date.
Now they issued a failure to appear warrant. I thought at worst that I would forefit my cash bond to settle the case and it would just end it as an admission of wrong doing
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answered on Oct 28, 2024
Hire a GA attorney now to turn you in off the Docket, then start representing you. Also find out what you need to reinstate the DL.
They’re wanting me to schedule a court date or come pay the fine. The cop that issued the ticket doesn’t even work at the police station anymore. Is there a way to get out of this is there a statue of limitations or something?
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answered on Oct 24, 2024
You should definitely try to schedule a court date and try to resolve it. With a ticket that old, there's a good chance that they will just dismiss it once it makes it back in the courtroom and prosecutor has a chance to look at it. That won't ever happen, however if you don't show... View More
I was given a citation in Columbus, GA for no brake lights/working turn signals, side mirror obstruction-must be replaced, & a warning for missing taillight. My turn signals work perfectly, the officer never even saw my turn signals & only 1 brake light is out.
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answered on Oct 12, 2024
You might have been cited for no working turn signals if the officer couldn't see them in action or if there was a malfunction they observed. Even if your turn signals are working now, there could have been an issue at the time of the stop that the officer noticed. Additionally, having one... View More
We have sought medical attention
answered on Sep 30, 2024
If this is a result of a work related injury it is compensable.
The judge reset the jury trial 4 times now due to the arresting officers not showing up at trial. Can I the defendant move for this case to be dismissed for lack of evidence? What motion or dismissal request would be the proper way to request dismissing the case if the Motion for Directed Verdict... View More
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answered on Sep 23, 2024
You could move for a "motion to dismiss for want of prosecution," and you can make the motion orally if you're in court and the officer does not appear.
Her 21 yr old boyfriend which she didn't I have messages from him saying she didn't kidnap him Georgia Police did the pit maneuver and made them flip the car twice he her boyfriend would hurt seriously and she was hurt also she was the only one charged in the incident he wasn't... View More
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answered on Sep 11, 2024
It sounds like you are in a very difficult and confusing situation with your daughter being held in Twiggs County Jail. The first thing you should consider is contacting a criminal defense attorney who can work in Georgia and has experience with cases involving minors and serious charges like... View More
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answered on Sep 6, 2024
I'll answer the question by saying it's not a "fatal defect" that would cause the ticket to be dismissed. For example, a prosecutor can fix such a problem very quickly by simply filing their own accusation in court, which of course would be signed and valid.
I googled it and several websites advised that this ticket should be $70. I got accepted into the PTIT program and they want me to pay $195! Can I dispute or get the $256 ticket fee lowered? If so, what are the steps?
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answered on Sep 4, 2024
Good morning,
Thank you for reaching out.
The fines are determined by the specific court. The only way you may be able to request a lower fine would be to appear in court in person and ask the judge. The judge may or may not be amenable to your request.
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answered on Aug 29, 2024
Yes, GA Code § 40-6-96 does include pedestrians walking on a highway (specifically, subsections (c), (d) and (e)). Generally speaking, state and local laws, federal apply to traffic and road related offenses.
I spoke with officer he said I left a scene of accident but when I went to court there saying I have a hit and run when I explained to him that I didn’t intentionally leave I was coming back , I needed to get my daughter from day care the daycare were not answering. I don’t know what to do I... View More
answered on Aug 15, 2024
I recommend you speak with a criminal defense/traffic attorney about your case. It seems you have some mitigating circumstances that could help you obtain a favorable resolution, but there are many other factors that can have an impact on your case. Best of luck.
Was hit by a taxi van driver when trying to make a left turn and getting into the closest left lane of a two turn road. I was on the way to a calendar call and could not stay behind because at the time I thought I would get benched by the judge. I kept trying to exchange info and tell him I... View More
answered on Jun 12, 2024
If you had no intention to actually flee, the prosecutor may consider dismissing the charge or reducing.
I received a citation 4.5 years ago. I hired a lawyer from off the record and she has been handling the court case for me. I have a totally clean record, and the court keeps pushing the date. Is there not a statute of limitations with vehicle citations?I received a ticket when someone merged into... View More
answered on Jun 1, 2024
Even Georgia has laws requiring a speedy trial. 4.5 years! Only if your attorney keeps asking for or agreeing to extensions. In CA you have 45 days then dismissed for delay in prosecution. Thank you for using Justia's Ask a Lawyer, but don't rely on what you are told here, consult a... View More
answered on May 28, 2024
A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. You could work with the insurance companies to investigate the matter. If they share information with you on what their special investigation units learned, that might help you in preventing future incidents and... View More
In Georgia Code § 40-2-41 (2022) - Display of License Plates - Justia Law it sounds like they’re referring to residents with GA registered tags, if I’m not a resident and my vehicle is registered in another state can I be ticketed for having a tinted plate cover?
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answered on May 19, 2024
Yes, tinted plate covers are illegal in Georgia, regardless of their status in other states. The law applies to vehicles of both residents and non-residents.
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answered on May 19, 2024
Typically, no, but most tickets in Georgia are misdemeanors, punishable by up to $1,000 fine and 12 months in jail.
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