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I got pulled over for speeding when the covid stuff had just started. I failed to pay the fine, and missed court. I tried calling the court house to reschedule my court date, but kept getting recorded operators and never did reschedule. This has probably been close to a year ago now. It happened... View More 
answered on Dec 8, 2022
Hire a louisville attorney to redocket and resolve for you immediately so you don’t get arrested.
I was pulled over today, due to having expired tags. My fiancé was the driver (while I was in the passenger seat) and my fiancè did not have their license on them. After the State Trooper asked for my proof of insurance, I was unable to provide that as I am not ensured (I did not notify the State... View More
answered on Dec 8, 2022
Get everything corrected, take all the proof of correction to the court, snd no one goes to jail. Small fine and court costs likrly.
Detained for loud exhaust deputy took my license and insurance ran my info and returned documents to me. proceeded to explain the reason an that its illegal to have a loud car. I asked what statute number that law was officer stated " i dont know" i replied " you dont know" he... View More
answered on Nov 29, 2022
An officer cannot write a ticket simply because they are angry but if you have broken any law, including a traffic law they can charge you but they must cite the specific law and the facts and circumstances in a citation
Got pulled over back October 21st and the office gave me a ticket for no tags, no insurance, improper tags, and no seat belt. I’ve NEVER been in any trouble before. They wrote me up for improper tags because they put I was driving a 2012 dodge charger when in reality it was a 2010. ALSO my tags... View More
answered on Nov 21, 2022
If you have no record it is very unlikely that you will go to jail. You can get a much better resolution on the cases if you end up getting insurance. I would ask the prosecutor for some time for you to obtain insurance on your car. The most important thing is you do not get caught again driving... View More
I did go after to update it, but the paper he gave me with the citation said that it was 'non-payable' and that I had to go to court. What am I expected to do precisely? I've already updated it, but he pulled me over in a different county than my courthouse. Not sure what to expect.
answered on Nov 7, 2022
If that is your only charge you can attend court with your proof or hire a lawyer to go on your behalf. For minor traffic charges usually having proof of getting things fixed is good enough. As the charges go up or if you were charged with speeding you likely want to hire an attorney.
answered on Nov 6, 2022
No, you’ll have to redocket it and go to court to resolve it now.
answered on Nov 1, 2022
The costs are assessed bc by prepaying the ticket, you are pleading guilty and being penalized for the fine and court costs of administration.
3/10s of a mile. Never accelerated jus turned in my neighborhood an coasted to a stop. 2nd charge possession of a forged document, my girlfriend changed 2021 to 2022 I don't know why, before bringing it out to the police.
answered on Nov 1, 2022
No, but 3/10 of a mile is pushing the upper limit. It’s is a subjective standard.
1st off for no insurance, got the car insured before court, will I do jail time?
I got my first ticket and I didn't have proof of insurance on the car but I bought it within 5 days later. Will I still have to pay the fine?
answered on Oct 28, 2022
Yes. You will still have to pay the fine and court costs. Probably a $50 fine snd court costs.
The fta is for nonpayment of fines on traffic violations. Also how could I speed up being transported to the county my warrant was issued for pay or stay?
It was 22mph over in a 25. It’s my first ticket
answered on Oct 15, 2022
They’ll give you time to pay the fine and costs after you go to court.
I got pulled over for passing an emergency vehicle that was blocking the road for a wreck. I was given a citation for not yielding to the emergency vehicle. All of this was in Kentucky and now I go to court over it. What will happen at court
I have insurance now I didn't know it had lapsed before I got stopped, and the tags renewed as well.
As I walk into store a cop rolls in the parking lot I see him behind my truck he then leaves I come out and walk away from the store get a block away the cop rolls up on me and proceeds to give me a ticket for driving on suspended is this something I should fight and if so is there a chance of... View More
answered on Sep 16, 2022
If you get your license, they will probably amend the charge without you even having to fight it.
Today I got pulled over for failing to come to a complete stop at a stop sign but ended up getting written up for that and also for an expired license. This is my second traffic violation because my first citation was made for going 6 over the speed limit. I looked up the consequences for driving... View More
answered on Sep 14, 2022
Hire a lawyer and let them handle it for you. You are not goin g to jail.
As stated above I had got stopped originally because my license ate wasn't lit up. But after the officer found out I didn't hold a license I was booked. This is my first ever recordable offense on my record and I just am wondering if it was possible to ask for leniency from the judge on... View More
answered on Sep 11, 2022
If you get everything corrected, you’ll probably just be looking at a $50 fine and court costs or similar.
I was driving my friend's car through Kentucky last year and got pulled over for speeding. She didn't have her vehicle registration. I was not given a fine, but told I'd have to watch an online training and provide proof of registration. By the time I went to do so, my friend... View More
answered on Sep 1, 2022
You can hire a lawyer and have them present proof to the Court that the vehicle was registered in someone else's name. You should be able to get some sort of record from Ohio Department of Transportation.
A friend was arrested last week and is still in custody. Court is 8/30, and we need to get a court appointed lawyer, she does not have money to pay for private representation. Can she have access to the arrest report and any other documentation or evidence pertaining to that arrest before going to... View More
A friend was arrested last week, is still in custody. Court set for Tuesday, (8/30/2022). She was charged w/traffic violations that she's guilty of, and won't dispute. The other charges are:
1. tampering with physical evidence
2. possession of meth (1st offense)... View More
answered on Aug 28, 2022
She can ask for court appointed counsel at her first appearance or arraignment. Then her lawyer can ask for the discovery (evidence) after being appointed.
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