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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.
Around 1pm, I was traveling at 46 mph through the school zone on 130 Killian Hill Rd NB, Lilburn Ga. School was in session that day. However, the 35 mph speed sign was not flashing. Should I have been ticketed by the red camera for going over 11+ mph of the posted speed limit?
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answered on Apr 8, 2024
School zones are usually designated with signs in addition to a flashing light. As long as the school zone is properly marked and designated, and it's within the posted times for the zone to be active, I don't think it matters whether the light is flashing or not.
answered on Mar 1, 2024
A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. It could depend on the nature of the signs and extent of obstruction of visibility they created, and who exercised control over the site. Additional details would be useful to enable a more detailed analysis. Good luck
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answered on Nov 9, 2023
In Georgia, after receiving a citation for no registration, it's generally required to resolve the issue promptly. There isn't a grace period that allows you to legally operate the vehicle without registration after the citation.
You should cease driving the vehicle until the... View More
93 in a 55
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answered on Nov 8, 2023
Pay the fine. However, if you pay the fine, you will be admitted to the offense and the ticket will be added to your driving record. This could result in higher insurance rates or even a suspended license if you accumulate too many points.
I was at work when my wife was driving our car . And I got a ticket. I want to hire an attorney to sue both the city of Albany and the speed zone camera company. For millions of dollars. Where do I find An attorney to do so
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answered on Oct 16, 2023
You don't have a lawsuit. Either you pay the ticket or you can blame your wife and maybe she pays the ticket. Of course, you could always choose to appear at your court date and try to fight it.
If you could successfully sue the government for making a good faith mistake-it would... View More
I was cited for an improper lane change causing an accident. The person who struck me said I turned into her, but really she rear ended me, trying to obtain video footage from that collision, but if I can prove that I had completed my turn and was established in my lane before I was struck, can I... View More
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answered on Oct 4, 2023
Your question actually has two different answers; for "improper lane change," causing a wreck is not actually one of the elements of the charge. People get issued improper lane change tickets without causing an accident all the time. The issue of whether or not your lane change caused... View More
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answered on Oct 1, 2023
DUI is a misdemeanor, so the maximum punishment is 12 months in jail and a $1,000 fine. However, it's rare that anyone is sentenced to the maximum. Most places sentence first-time DUI offenders to between 24 and 72 hours in custody, a fine that totals around $600 (which becomes about double... View More
They said the ticket occurred at a school zone. I found out about it from the DMV office, and I was told by the ticket collection agency that I cannot appeal because it’s been more than 60 days since they sent the notice by mail. They claimed that I was going 40 mph in a 25 mph zone. My car... View More
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answered on Sep 29, 2023
These tickets are civil infractions, not criminal; they do not go on your driving record are not considered "convictions." You were apparently issued a citation, which was mailed and a court date scheduled; I understand that your position is that you did not receive the notice, but... View More
The ticket was issued by the Cornelia City police department.
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answered on Sep 13, 2023
Georgia law requires headlights under 3 circumstances:
1. From 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset;
2. Whenever it is raining, and
3. When conditions reduce visibility to less than 500 ft (due to fog, hail, sleet, smoke, etc.)
I don't think... View More
40-2-7
16-13-30
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answered on Sep 4, 2023
For less serious offenses like failing to obey traffic control devices (40-2-7), you may not require legal representation if you believe you can contest the ticket.
However, for more serious charges like drug-related offenses (16-13-30) or driving with a suspended or revoked license... View More
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