The office that made the stop told me he was not going to give me a warning because of other people he said in his own words "most people that he tells to changed there lights do not so instead of giving warnings he gives them a ticket on the first stop".
answered on May 31, 2022
There are several ways to fight this type of ticket, depending on which court you end up in.
But regardless of which court it is, ignorance of the law is not a valid defense.
I had a car directly to my left, so i couldnt merge over. However, i still slowed my car the moment i saw the cop car. Which was to 60-59mph. (speed limit 65) Is the ticket still valid? (ATL, Georgia)
answered on May 31, 2022
Based on your narrative, the ticket is defensible.
OCGA 40-6-16(b) states:
"The operator of a motor vehicle approaching a stationary authorized emergency vehicle that is displaying flashing yellow, amber, white, red, or blue lights shall approach the authorized emergency... View More 
Paid ticket before court date ticket was 63 in a 35
answered on May 17, 2022
Call the court as this is a common occurrence. They will confirm the disposition of the case on the phone and for best practices you should get a copy of it for your records.
Nothing to worry about, you just want to make sure everything was done right.
Not 30 mph. I videotaped my entire drive to my sons school and back and at no time is the the speed limit posted as 30mph, only 45mph and 35 mph. What can I do?
answered on May 7, 2022
Show the photos to the prosecutor at your arraignment. If that does not work, ask for a continuance and bring a lawyer to your next court date.
answered on Apr 26, 2022
If you are asking what is the fine associated with this charge, you will need to call the clerk to see what the posted charge is. If, however, you are asking what an attorney would charge, you should contact the Firm directly. Some firms, like mine, give free quotes for traffic representation.
This is my first offense and they also booked me for operating without tag. It wasn’t my car but I did know it wasn’t good. I’m about to graduate and I really don’t want to stress about maybe getting jail time. I don’t know how serious these offenses are
answered on Apr 20, 2022
Violation of O.C.G.A. section 40-2-7 is a misdemeanor. This means you could face up to 12 months of jail time. However, with no criminal record and the nature of the offense, it is unlikely you will be sentenced to serve jail time. But whether or not you are sentenced to serve jail time is within... View More
answered on Apr 12, 2022
Depending on where you received the citation, the court may be backed up and in the process of placing the ticket in the system. In most cases, you were given a court date at the time of the citation. In that instance, make sure you show up to court whether or not the court shows your citation in... View More
No information was exchanged for insurance purposes
answered on Apr 6, 2022
If you have collision coverage, your insurance will pay to fix your car. If you do not have collision coverage and the other driver's insurance carrier determines the other driver was at fault, then the other driver's insurance will pay to fix your car. However, because you received a... View More
based from what i got from the code I'm assuming its a monetary penalty or whatever that was but I'm not sure.
answered on Feb 17, 2022
Yes, moving citations carry points on the license.
Hi. Would you advise me to get a lawyer? The officer told me that I will most likely have my license immediately suspended (because I am under 21) for a minimum of a year, but that is not favorable to me because I am a college student that commutes to campus. Will getting a lawyer lessen the chance... View More
answered on Feb 17, 2022
99 in a 70 is considered a super speeder citation in Georgia. It may be wise to get an attorney to help increase the chance that you can save your license.
answered on Feb 17, 2022
There is no reason not to sign the tickets, because by signing you are only acknowledging that you received the ticket. You are not admitting guilt. Some officers have been known to arrest someone for Obstruction of Justice when a person doesn't sign.
I was caught by an officer while I was driving down a hill between the highway ramps. The highway and the ramp where I was driving were trapped by terrible traffic jams. I saw a smooth running roadway down a hill and there were several cars driving down the hill in front of me. I have followed... View More
answered on Feb 7, 2022
If both charges are consolidated into a single case, you can use a nolo plea to resolve the entire case.
You may not want or need to plead nolo, though, depending on your exact circumstances. You should consult with a traffic attorney for your best course of action.
I got a super speeder in georgia back in august. It was $1300 ticket. I didnt have the money to pay for it so I went to court to get on a payment plan. This payment plan included probation until I payed off the ticket. I was supposed to call in every other wednesday. I missed 3 probation calls, as... View More
answered on Feb 7, 2022
Missing payments is actually not that big of a deal, so long as you can demonstrate your financial hardship to the court.
Missing your reports, on the other hand, shows the court that you aren't taking the court seriously.
You might be able to avoid the court date altogether by... View More
Soeeding ticket in georgia. The construction zone signage do not confoRm to georgia law concerning where signs should be, the distance signage should be, cop was shooting lidar right as you come out of curve at the bottom of a hill That was more than 7% grade— ( O.C.G.A. 40-14-9)—
cop... View More
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answered on Jan 30, 2022
You would need to post this in traffic tickets. This is not a probate question. Sorry.
FAIL TO NOTIFY OWNER/FIXED OBJ STRUCK (40-6-272). I was picked up by ambulance and taken to the hospital. The policeman gave me a ticket while I was lying down in the ambulance for not contacting the owner of the vehicle I hit. Can I dispute this ticket and have the ticket removed from my record?
answered on Jan 21, 2022
Based on the facts presented, you should absolutely dispute this ticket. You need to be careful, however, as the most glaring error on this ticket is one that can easily be corrected by a competent prosecutor.
Please contact my office if you would like further assistance.
answered on Jan 11, 2022
Yes, they can sue you, and if they win, they can take collections actions against you to collect on their judgment.
If they have uninsured motorist insurance coverage, their insurance company can sue you, as well.
If you would like assistance putting yourself in the best possible... View More
I definitely need a high powered attorney
answered on Dec 24, 2021
It's difficult to answer the question based on the information in the post - Admiralty/Maritime is included as a category, and it would be good to have an attorney with insight into maritime law if the matter involves vessels or activities on navigable waters. But there are other categories as... View More
I was in a accident where the lanes merged from 2 lanes into 1 lane (the right lane merged into the left lane). I was in the left lane, but the driver in the right lane sideswiped me trying to cut me off. The driver that hit me was cited with a warning, I of course received no ticket. My insurance... View More
answered on Dec 24, 2021
Based on the fact pattern you presented, I believe O.C.G.A. 40-6-42 is applicable to your situation. I suggest you Google it and see if that does not help you in your fight with the insurance company.
Signal was used. Driver was fully in the lane and then was hit by car behind
answered on Dec 12, 2021
Most people find this difficult to believe, but according to OCGA 40-6-1(a), almost every traffic violation is a "misdemeanor", which, according to OCGA 17-10-3(a)(1), is punishable by a fine up to $1,000.00 *and* up to one year in jail.
Practically speaking, it is very rare for a... View More
answered on Nov 22, 2021
The fastest, but least complete, responses you can get by sending an Open Records Request to the police department that conducted the stop.
For the most complete information, you have to do a discovery motion. Sometimes the motion itself isn't enough, and you have to file a motion to... View More
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