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answered on Oct 13, 2023

Contact the court again. Explain to the court that you never received the ticket and that you would like to resolve the matter. You may need to provide proof that you never received the ticket, such as a change of address confirmation or a USPS tracking number that shows the ticket was not... View More

Know what flavor you want and have your money out. No, seriously, Ice Cream trucks attract a lot of young children and others that are not paying attention to vehicles. Potential serious bodily injury or harm from vehicle/ pedestrian collisions. You can do a google search for Iowa Vehicle Code-... View More

An Iowa attorney could advise best, but this is an evolving issue nationwide. Different jurisdictions have taken different measures for the safety of children in the vicinity of ice cream trucks - including blinking lights, protocols for passing ice cream trucks, restrictions in high-traffic areas,... View More

Insufficient facts to provide a cogent response. What was the charge? Who issued ticket? This case arises under traffic ticket law. You need to discuss with an attorney in your jurisdiction that specializes in this kind of law. Thank you for using Justia, Ask a Lawyer.

You should seek a consultation with one or more traffic ticket/criminal defense attorneys in the area/jurisdiction where the ticket was issued----speak to them about your desires and requests in this matter-----it is possible an attorney you hire can appear in Court on your behalf and resolve this... View More

You may have been cited for the wrong offense. What you did was a failure to yield, if your state allows right turns on red lights except were posted. Usually traffic is construed very strictly. You might consider a not guilty plea and take your chance at trial or going to Traffic School. You... View More

It sounds like you have at least three issues: (1) civil fault for the accident; and (2) the two simple misdemeanor traffic charges for disobeying the stop sign and for failing to yield; and (3) being a victim of domestic abuse.

While I can't provide legal advice based on such an... View More

If he was never notified of the charges against him, never signed a promise to appear, etc., then this is clearly a violation of his rights under constitutional due process. Additionally, Iowa R. Crim. P. 2.55 requires that the defendant be served with a complaint that identifies the county,... View More

Although it may seem esoteric, from a philosophical and legislative capacity role, fines serve a particular role in connection with criminal offenses: to punish for the violation so that there is a deterrence to committing the offense by that example, and to rehabilitate by using the negative... View More

Possibly. That you rear ended the car in front of you is weighty evidence that you were, in fact, following too closely, but not is not per se conclusive that you were. Iowa Code 321.307 provides:

"The driver of a motor vehicle shall not follow another vehicle more closely than is... View More

Speed limit violations in Iowa are, unfortunately, strict liability (e.g. you're guilty if you are operating a vehicle on a public roadway that exceeded the posted speed limit regardless of your subjective reasoning, intent, or knowledge of doing so). Inability to overtake another vehicle... View More

Based on the facts presented, you may have a basis for getting the search suppressed, particularly if there wasn't a valid reason for the stop. Talk to an attorney about this; you need someone to review whatever evidence the state has and help you make an informed decision about how to proceed.

If it obstructs traffic on a public road yes.

Paying it = pleading guilty. Only in exceptional circumstances are you able to revisit a guilty plea. It is unlikely you would be able to do so here.

It's normal if you are a member of the Congressional majority. Without seeing/reading what you have there isn't any way for a lawyer to give you an complete answer.

The facts are not clearly stated, which makes answering your question difficult. I have been a lawyer for thirty-six years and a father for longer than that. Here is my advice: 1. Yes, he has to pay. 2. Make him get a job and repay anything you have to pay on his behalf. 3. Ground him and take away... View More

If the facts are as you describe them, nothing will happen. If the facts are different in terms of the timing of the sign unfolding you may receive a citation for failing to stop. Were you on your cell phone texting? It is not an excuse, at least not a valid one, but you might consider the question... View More

Unfortnately, the way most statutes run, you don't have insurance and someone claims you are at fault, even if you win you can be suspended. If the cops wrote it up, get a copy of the report. They are asking it sounds like for a security deposit. You want to argue, pay the deposit.... View More

Any subsequent arrests that you have while on probation could result in a probation violation. Consult a lawyer to defend you at the hearing. If you do not have counsel and you are violated at the hearing, the judge could sentence you to serve the amount of time hanging over your head that was... View More

Suggest you go to your county courthouse's law library, ask the librarian to help you if you don't want to get with an attorney. You should look for a mechanic to verify the "mechanical failure." Look up "sudden emergency doctrine" if you are on a d.i.y. kick.