I already admitted to the speeding on the scene. Is it worth going to court?
answered on Sep 18, 2023
The charges are whatever are listed on the citation that you were provided. In Hennepin County, it would certainly be worth setting a date with a hearing officer or even a court date. Hennepin is pretty generous with speed reductions or even a Continuance for Dismissal assuming that your driving... View More 
I am needing representation for a dui charge that has not been brought up yet, but I have lost my license. The officer's in this case did not follow the laws and have a history of harassment. I passed the field sobriety test, and afterwards another officer showed up saying he believed i was... View More
answered on Sep 5, 2023
Your best best may be to reach out directly to criminal defense attorneys. Fees are going to vary some, especially for somewhere outstate like Becker County. Attorneys that have offices towards the Cities are likely going to have to charge for windshield time, especially if there are in person... View More
answered on Aug 28, 2023
Contact Court Administration, to request a court appearance date. Most people want to prevent a conviction being certified by the court to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (driver's license record). So, they see if the prosecutor will agree to a disposition that will not result in... View More
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answered on Aug 28, 2023
When dealing with a speeding ticket in Minnesota, you should start by carefully reviewing the ticket to understand the details of the alleged violation. Depending on your circumstances and whether you believe the ticket is accurate or not, you have a few options. You can choose to pay the fine,... View More
answered on Jul 29, 2023
It only goes on your high school resume if you put it on your resume. You're the one that writes a resume for job or college applications. Will affect your admission into college? That really depends on the questions that are asked of you on the applications that you submit. There could be... View More
answered on Jul 29, 2023
It won't if you avoid a conviction. A defense lawyer could help with that, either private or public defender. A misdemeanor traffic crime is not the most serious crime, but it's never good to have a criminal record - even a minor one. And it could influence how police view that driver... View More
answered on Jun 4, 2023
You're ultimately asking the wrong question here. The question is not can you get a CFD, but will you get a CFD. The biggest problem you face here is that you were allegedly driving 16 mph over the speed limit. The fact that you are outstate also makes a CFD less likely. You can certainly... View More
I was told to pay it after ten days of it being in the system (it’s been 5 days since the ticket)
To my suprise I received a criminal mandatory traffic court hearing arraignment notice
I’m not sure what happens. I’ve never been in trouble with the law (fully clean criminal... View More
answered on Jun 3, 2023
Most would prefer to keep a speeding ticket off of their Minnesota driver's license record. To accomplish that, the ticketed driver must avoid paying the ticket, and instead set up a "hearing officer" appointment (in the metro area) or a court appearance to discuss settlement... View More
I got a ticket for texting while driving in January 23. I paid the ticket and found out that it affects my ability to drive at my work and I need to get it off my record so that I can continue driving for my company.
answered on May 8, 2023
You can download this form form the Minnesota Courts website: Forms Packet: Ask to Withdraw Guilty Plea and Vacate Conviction (Petty Misdemeanor) You can use it to request a hearing on your motion to reopen the petty misdemeanor case. At the hearing, you can talk to the prosecutor to see if they... View More
I got a speeding ticket and the officer put I was driving a snowmobile and I was not I was driving a 2014 mazda cx-5 he also put im the owner of the car and I am not my wife is he put on my ticket I was going 40 in a 30 and in his report he put I was going 47 in a 30 can this get throw out or no
answered on Apr 5, 2023
Not likely. They can fix any mistakes (perhaps using the video). And alerting the them to mistakes prior to trial usually is just helping them, not you. Therefore, when I have such a case, I pursue the other defense issues and strategies, but save mistakes for use at the trial (assuming they have... View More
I had for gotten bringing wheels at home so I stopped at a local business to get more. While I was in side an officer pulled into the lot. My wife says he about hit our car and then backed into a spot at the end of the building in a one row parking lot so like 5 spaces away from us. I came out got... View More
answered on Mar 13, 2023
The question raises the issue of whether the police officer has a reasonable suspicion to justify the initial stop. If a judge agrees the police officer did not, then the charges would be dismissed. Lawyers are trained in law school to generally avoid contacting non-clients about representation,... View More
However, the first ticket (Speeding ticket) was issued on August 2021 then the next two was issued on September 2022(Speeding ticket) and October 2022(Moving violation) then the recent speeding ticket was March 2023(Speeding ticket). I have received a warning letter after the first 3 tickets. As... View More
answered on Mar 9, 2023
It is unclear whether you have paid these tickets or resolved them. But in any event, I do not believe that you are at risk under the provision of four within 12 months. But you are at risk if you get another ticket between now an August 2023. The other issue you are going to run into is that... View More
Ticket issue to me, registration under me even now I either want the vehicle at this point or be compensated the value due to this matter, the vehicle register says I own it I’m not sure who the actual owner is but the car says it’s registered to me this is fraud correct ?
answered on Mar 7, 2023
Your question is a little confusing. But you should certainly notify the state where the ticket was issued that you never ended up purchasing the car and you should provide them with information on who the owner is. If you do that, the ticket against you should be dismissed. You could also... View More
The month the case was dismissed was when they revoked my license. After talking with court administration, they stated they never sent anything to the DMV regarding my license. How can I get my license reinstated without paying the DUI fine of $680. I do not have a DUI on either my criminal record... View More
answered on Mar 3, 2023
It sounds as if you did not challenge the implied consent revocation of your driver's license. The time frame to do that has long since expired. You now have an alcohol related driver's license revocation on your driving record. You will need to pay the reinstatement fee and meet all... View More
The month the case was dismissed was when they revoked my license. After talking with court administration, they stated they never sent anything to the DMV regarding my license. How can I get my license reinstated without paying the DUI fine of $680. I do not have a DUI on either my criminal record... View More
answered on Mar 2, 2023
Unfortunately, Minnesota has an "implied consent" law, that allows the state to administratively revoke the driver's license upon an alleged chemical test refusal (separate and in addition to the DWI-criminal law). That statute requires any legal challenge to that administrative... View More
I was driving north on 169 in Mankato. A trooper was parked on Lake St NW which is in Blue Earth County where he tagged me for speeding but I stopped in Nicollet County less than a half mile up the road. The case was sent to Nicollet County but the prosecutor won't deal with me on a no same no... View More
answered on Feb 27, 2023
Normally a criminal or traffic case will be properly venued where the alleged incident happened. If a case is filed in a different state or county, the defendant could move the judge for an Order dismissing or changing venue. You could look for a form on the court's website, or consult (or... View More
also wife agrees with this and officer had wrong intersection in citation.....hearing officer said I could pay $225 for ticket and have it removed with no issues in year, pay for ticket or argue in court/via phone ......what do you suggest, do I have chance if fight it or should I take $225 deal?
answered on Feb 21, 2023
Most people want to prevent a traffic violation conviction, in order to prevent one being added to their Minnesota driver's license record as a moving violation. If the defendant can resolve their traffic case with a "Continuance Without a Plea" ("CWOP") a/k/a a... View More
answered on Feb 7, 2023
In Minnesota, a conviction for speeding 74 in a 65mph speed limit would bo on the court's record and the Driver's License Record. (Then the insurance companies will know.) The way to avoid that would be to set up a court appearance rather than pay the fine. Then try to resolve the case... View More
Trooper got me on radar going 76 in a 60mph zone. I was on a 2 way highway but in a passing zone so I had sped up to overtake the vehicle in the slow(right) lane. The officer entered the violation as 65 in a 60mph zone stating the Dimler amendment was applicable. Is it worth going to court to try... View More
answered on Feb 7, 2023
Many people prioritize keeping a speeding ticket conviction off of the their DRIVER'S LICENSE record. Minnesota's "Dimler speeding provision" can provide an opportunity to do just that. But it may not always apply for all drivers cited for 65 or less in a 55 or 60 mph zone: CDL... View More
I rear ended someone while I was looking in the mirrors. I was in stop and go traffic so I wasn't speeding. When the police officer arrived much later in my shock I spouted some nonsense on what happened on my distance. I was cited with "duty to drive with due care" rather than... View More
answered on Jan 4, 2023
It's personal decision. I would fight every traffic charge in an effort to either avoid a conviction being certified to the driver's license record. And having a clean record for the past 3-5 years will help in that effort. Also, any time a person is involved in a traffic collusion,... View More
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