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2 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Traffic Tickets for Michigan on
Q: Traffic court is civil court? How is the police officer the injured party?

Im just trying to understand how the court system works.

Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers
answered on Sep 15, 2024

Don't feel bad: a lot of attorneys and judges get confused about the court system, rules, and procedures.

Here is a 10,000-feet overview of the court system: you can break the court system down into two parts - civil and criminal. Criminal court is when you are alleged to have...
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2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury, Traffic Tickets and Car Accidents for Michigan on
Q: Seeking Legal Advice After Traffic Accident

Last week, my wife was involved in a car accident where she was going straight and collided with a vehicle turning left. She asserts she was moving on a yellow light, whereas the other driver claims he waited for a red light to turn green and then moved. Following the incident, the police issued my... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jun 20, 2024

One of your options might be to try to arrange a free initial consult with an attorney. I hope you wife is okay. Depending on whether she has the basis to move forward with a claim for her hand injuries, the determination of liability could be important in a comparative negligence setting with the... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury, Traffic Tickets and Car Accidents for Michigan on
Q: Seeking Legal Advice After Traffic Accident

Last week, my wife was involved in a car accident where she was going straight and collided with a vehicle turning left. She asserts she was moving on a yellow light, whereas the other driver claims he waited for a red light to turn green and then moved. Following the incident, the police issued my... View More

Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers
answered on Jun 20, 2024

I think you'll find yourself coming out the same or better without hiring an attorney. The ticket isn't going to be significantly outcome determinate here. Your wife can ask for a formal hearing on it, and try negotiating for a zero point ticket for what it's worth. The insurance... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Michigan on
Q: Traffic ticket Florida in 1981 ; shows up as a flag in other state upon DL renewal. How to resolve? Interest, Penalty?
Maurice Mandel II
Maurice Mandel II
answered on Jun 1, 2024

You need to contact the Court in Florida to get this ticket resolved and off your record. So old, probably a failure to prosecute. Thank you for using Justia's Ask a Lawyer, but don't rely on what you are told here, consult a local attorney who will obtain all the facts from you and... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets, Civil Rights, Land Use & Zoning and Municipal Law for Michigan on
Q: Is it legal for a cop to sit in an apartment complex parking lot posted private property and pull people over speeding

I live in an apartment complex in Michigan in a little village and a cop always sits in the parking lot and radars people and pulls them over because there's a big speed trap right were the apartment complex is goes from 55 to 25 mph

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answered on Feb 24, 2024

In Michigan, law enforcement officers are generally allowed to enforce traffic laws on public roads, including areas adjacent to or near private property such as apartment complex parking lots, especially if they have a direct impact on public road safety. However, the legality of a police officer... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Traffic Tickets for Michigan on
Q: Will I violate my probation for charge I got but not been convinced for before being placed in probation?

I caught 2 charges 1 driving on suspended and one domestic before, I was ever put on probation. I have court coming up for both of them. If convicted, will this be a violation of my probation?

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answered on Jan 1, 2024

Generally, if you are placed on probation and then subsequently convicted of new charges, it could be considered a violation of your probation. The terms of probation often include a requirement to avoid new criminal offenses. If you are facing court for charges that occurred before you were placed... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets, Criminal Law and Civil Rights for Michigan on
Q: can a cop pull you over if you did not I commit a traffic violation

yes a cop was doing a on going investigation and he was looking for somebody for questioning but pulled me over to try to find a person so he can question them but again nothing to do with me but he dont have the right to pull me over for no reason said this traffic stop is for a on going... View More

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answered on Oct 10, 2024

I'm sorry to hear about your experience. Police officers generally need reasonable suspicion to make a traffic stop. If you didn't commit a traffic violation but the officer believed you might have information related to an ongoing investigation, they may have grounds to stop you.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Michigan on
Q: My husband and I are registered to the vehicle parked in the street blocking our driveway to change the tire.

Following morning I received two misdemeanor tickets one for no proof of insurance. Found out Secretary of State canceled the plate because I only had storage insurance when I renewed the registration. I did not know that was unacceptable. I received another misdemeanor ticket for canceled plates.... View More

Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers
answered on Sep 16, 2024

Are you asking in relation to your husband? If the car is registered to you, and not your husband, then you would be the only one responsible.

2 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Traffic Tickets for Michigan on
Q: Can police run your plate while moving in Michigan
Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers
answered on Aug 1, 2024

Absolutely. In fact, some departments and areas have license plate scanners mounted on vehicles they can use to just drive around a parking lot of run all plates almost instantly.

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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Michigan on
Q: Pulled over for speeding, double parking ticket was issued, instead. I was not speeding. Need help/advice, options?

I was pulled over for speeding, even though I was not. Cop said he clocked me in a lane that I was not in. Cop issued a dble parking ticket. I contested, had an informal zoom hearing. The cop stated in the hearing that he didn't remember any of the details and that he was moving to dismiss.... View More

Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers
answered on Nov 14, 2023

The court is the one that reports - or "abstracts" - data to the Secretary of State, so they would need to change the date.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law and Traffic Tickets for Michigan on
Q: I'm in a pickle with this court case that I'm in right now and really need some help they are violating my civil rights

I have been charged with my 4 hibutial offence for drugs that I don't know how they can do so since I have asked them to DNA test the seringes in the case that were found in my vehicle in a bag of someone else property but the refuse to it would show that I had nothing to do with them and no... View More

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answered on Nov 7, 2023

If you're facing charges and believe your civil rights have been violated due to the refusal of a DNA test on evidence, you should promptly discuss this issue with a criminal defense attorney. In Michigan, as in all states, defendants have the right to challenge the admissibility of evidence... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Traffic Tickets for Michigan on
Q: Can I get a ticket for careless driving if I fell asleep while driving and accidently got into an accident?
Dana B. Carron
Dana B. Carron
answered on Oct 30, 2023

Yes. because you should not have been driving if you were so tired that you would fall asleep.

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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Michigan on
Q: Can I dispute a ticket if an officer messed up and wrote the wrong ticket number
Frank B. Ford
Frank B. Ford
answered on Oct 11, 2023

Not on that basis alone. That would be considered a "scrivener's error", like a typo, and irrelevant to the charge. However, that might be supporting evidence of the officer's inability to correctly observe and write up the violation, perhaps because the officer was tired or distracted.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Federal Crimes, Legal Malpractice and Traffic Tickets for Michigan on
Q: Is it legal while an inmate is on a commitment to issue multiple warrants for probation violations on days scheduled for

Review or court for additional charges added while incarcerated

Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers
answered on Jul 17, 2023

Yes. But in the end, it doesn't really matter as all it takes is one probation violation.

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Michigan on
Q: In Michigan, if I'm pulled over driving someone else's vehicle that has expired tags- does the owner get the ticket?
Maurice Mandel II
Maurice Mandel II
answered on Jun 9, 2023

Possibly, but you were cited and need to appear in Court to explain that to the Judge. This arises in the area of 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.

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Michigan on
Q: can a traffic stop be conducted or started after I have exited my vehicle in front of my own home

I was stupidly drifting on my road and after I parked in front of my house and exited my vehicle and proceeded to walk to my door a police cruiser then came around the corner flashed his lights and stepped out of his vehicle to conduct a traffic stop can an officer conduct a traffic stop after I... View More

Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers
answered on Jan 27, 2023

Very fact-dependent, but short answer is yes.

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Michigan on
Q: Police gave me a double parking ticket instead of over speeding after I told him I wasn’t over speeding.

Police car lights up approx 100 meters before me and followed me. Asked why he stopped me, didn’t answer & asked for drivers license. Told me after the reason I was over speeding. Told him I did not. He went back to his car & came back with a double parking ticket. He said when he saw... View More

Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers
answered on Nov 7, 2022

What's the question? If you dispute the ticket, you can request a formal hearing and be heard. Arguing roadside with the police is of little value.

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Michigan on
Q: I live in Michigan. I just received a ticket for handi cap parking and I never committed this unlawful incident
Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers
answered on Nov 2, 2022

Was a vehicle registered in your name in a handicap spot? That could result in your being responsible even if you were not the driver.

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Michigan on
Q: Does the wrong license type affect anything with a ticket?

I recieved a citation failing to stop within an assured distance while driving a work truck resulting in a minor fender bender. I have a chauffeurs license, but on the citation it's listed as a CDL, which I do not have. Does that affect anything?

Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers
answered on Jul 14, 2022

No. They can amend those tickets to correct errors like that.

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Michigan on
Q: Is it illegal to look at your phone while you are at a stop light in Michigan?

I think it's only illegal when you are moving, but I want to make sure I read the statute correctly.

(1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a person shall not read, manually type, or send a text message on a wireless 2-way communication device that is located in the... View More

Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers
answered on May 23, 2022

You are reading it correctly. Although I would suggest not to tempt a police officer. Getting into a legal dispute about whether you were "moving" is probably not a good use of your time or money to fight.

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