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answered on Jun 8, 2024

I understand you are concerned about how a ticket for failing to use a designated truck route in Hammond, Indiana may affect your driver's license. Here are a few key points to consider:

1. Local ordinance violations typically do not result in points being added to your driver's... View More

Yes. The ticket itself is not the actual charge until it is reviewed and filed by the prosecutor's office. The prosecutor's office may catch the difference and file the charge correctly. Even if they don't, the prosecutor has the ability to dismiss and re-file the charge with the... View More

Pleading guilty will add significant points to your record. Also, a no contest is really a plea of guilty in disguise, same effect. If the prosecutor offers an infraction deferral, that would keep the conviction and points off your record. If they do not offer the deferral, then you should... View More

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answered on Jan 12, 2024

In Indiana, as in many other states, the specific requirements for using a turn signal depend on the circumstances. Generally, when driving on public roads, it is advisable to use your turn signal when making a turn or changing lanes to indicate your intentions to other drivers. However, the... View More

Depending on where the case is filed you may be able to file a motion to set aside the judgement and enter into a new agreement. You need to ask yourself are the fees paid to an attorney worth the points coming off your record? or Is my insurance rates going up so if I can get the judgement set... View More

Courts are not required to provide you with the option to pay a ticket (or ordinance violation) online. However, most courts will permit a person to pay ordinance or infraction tickets through the mail or by telephone. You may wish to contact the court for assistance with payment options.... View More

Your question asks for a specific response about a specific charge. Justia's ask a lawyer isn't the place for that. You need to contact an attorney handling criminal law/traffic tickets to discuss all the facts and see what can be done. Not clear if this is a criminal charge (Misdemeanor... View More

All excellent points to present to the Court to show that the ticket was improperly issued. You still have to appear in Court because you signed a promise to appear, and the states are now interlinked, so any problem you have in IN will affect your CDL. This is in the area of traffic ticket law.... View More

Current registration stickers are stolen all the time, they are peeled off and put on another vehicle that isn't properly registered. You can protect yourself from this by cutting the sticker with a razor blade in a cross hatch pattern. Yes you were a victim of a crime and it is being used... View More

In most states you sign a promise to appear in court in lieu of being arrested for an infraction with a traffic ticket. It is important to read any ticket you receive and ANY document that you sign. There are traffic ticket attorneys working in all states, you should contact one to discuss your... View More

It may be possible depending on what the ticket is for and the rules in Indiana for drivers under 18. Be sure to attend any Court appearances because otherwise you could have an FTA, which can result in a license hold or suspension and an addition fine; and even an arrest warrant being issued for... View More

Driving offenses can stack up quickly if one is not careful. Generally speaking, the progression moves from multiple driving while suspended as an infraction, to multiple driving while suspended as a misdemeanor, then being declared a Habitual Traffic Violator as a felony offense. Do whatever you... View More

Just because the warrant expired does not mean that the case went away. The case is likely still pending and the prosecutor could ask for the warrant to be reissued at any time. You are well advised to take this opportunity to try to resolve your case. If you have not been fingerprinted and... View More

Unfortunately, it is unlikely that your ticket will be dismissed if this is the only incorrect information. Transposing your name will likely be considered what is called a “scrivener’s error”. Prosecutors will probably be allowed to amend the ticket to reflect your correct name. If you have... View More

I agree with Mr. Bennett. Each case is different and should receive a its own specific evaluation before lending legal advice. For most clients who are offered an infraction deferral, it turns out to be the right decision as long as they can avoid receiving any additional tickets during the... View More

Your options are to pay the ticket and have a conviction and points on your record as well as the possibility of your insurance rates increasing. Take the deferral option, stay out of trouble and the case gets dismissed and the BMV will never know of the ticket. Though if you do get another... View More

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answered on Sep 27, 2024

Yes, UCC 1-308 applies in Indiana, just like it does in all U.S. states, as it is part of the Uniform Commercial Code adopted nationwide. It allows individuals to reserve their rights under the law without losing them by signing a contract or agreement. This provision is often invoked in cases... View More

If the ticket was filed more than 2 years after the infraction offense date then the State has blown the statute of limitations and the case should be dismissed.

If the officer left off your name, vehicle description, date & time, I think its quite possible the case will not get filed. You can check on mycase.in.gov to see if the citation does get filed, though not sure how without your name.

Without knowing the specifics of your case as well as which court and the judge and prosecutor's take on such cases it is hard to say. You should contact an attorney who practices in the court where your case is pending and have a consultation.