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A police officer visited this person, who committed the infraction, to simple take a declaration. But instead of giving him/her a ticket he told him/her that he/she will receive a court citation. This happend a year ago. But the notification arrived few days ago. Is this the usual way to treat this... View More 
answered on Sep 25, 2019
Minnesota: Normally a court appearance is required for a misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor criminal charge. A traffic citation is a summons to court, unless the charge is a petty misdemeanor or "payable offense." The person named in the charge should go to court to try to prevent a conviction.
She was leaning forward in car and stated he did not see seatbelt when next to her. She was pulled over and license was in baby bag behind her. She removed seatbelt while stopped and reached back to get it. When officer arrived stated that he stopped her due to not wearing seatbelt and when she... View More
answered on Sep 14, 2019
This is really a credibility issue between your wife and the officer. But in all likelihood, she could keep this off of her record via a conversation with the prosecutor. The question really is whether you want to hire an attorney to fight the citation, but her explanation certainly makes a lot... View More
Just trying to find out if I can get an advocate near MSP South metro area to help my mother through this rear-end accident. Willing to pay if short/long-term benefits outweigh upfront cost.
answered on Sep 5, 2019
You don't provide enough information. Feel free to call my cell - 612-401-5488
I went to get my Florida drivers license but was refused because of a fine that went supposedly unpaid from 2011, 8 years ago. But I was issued a license from Minnesota and traded it for Texas when I moved. 7 years later, Florida wont licence me because of an old fine.
answered on Aug 19, 2019
I'm not aware of any legal time limit. There might eventually come a time when they let it go. Maybe. But generally if one state revokes or suspends a drivers license,that driver won't be able to get another in a new state; until they clear it in the original state. If it were me,... View More
The box was checked endangerment of life and/or property He was turning left on a flashing yellow arrow and did not see the vehicle coming the other direction. He was clearly in the wrong. Both vehicles involved are commercial motor vehicles. The other driver was taken by ambulance and... View More
answered on Aug 8, 2019
If you look at the Register of Actions for the case on the Minnesota courts website using the citation number or court file number, you'll likely see that it's a misdemeanor criminal charge. Some traffic violations are charged as crimes. The maximum penalty for a misdemeanor is 90 days... View More
answered on Aug 2, 2019
This question is awfully vague and consequently cannot be answered intelligently. Can you provide more information?
answered on Jul 31, 2019
I would try to determine if this is a violation that could trigger a license revocation (if too many within a year, for example), or an increase in insurance rates. If so, I would set a goal of keeping it off my driver's license record. The way to do that is through the court - by... View More
My son was ticketed for running a red light. He couldn’t find his insurance card at the time of the stop and now has received a letter stating his license will be suspended for 30 days. He can prove he had insurance, he’s never had a lapse in insurance and he has a clean driving record. If he... View More
answered on Jul 27, 2019
Sounds to me as if he must’ve plead guilty to the charge. He will have to seek a plea withdrawal to avoid the suspension period. He should contact an attorney for help.
I got a ticket for "VIOLATE RESTRICTION OF DL" for driving on Instruction permit only without the presence of License holder in car. I had the valid insurance though and it happened 1 years back. I already paid the fine but i want it removed from my records now. Is there a way to get it removed?
answered on Jul 24, 2019
Paying the fine is the equivalent of a guilty plea to the charge. Getting it off of your driving record would require that you pursue an expungement.
My son got a speeding ticket in May for going 40 in a 30 in MN. When trying to pay it the court house could not find it. We had waited the 7 business days. We also called the number that it gives on the paper citation and they couldn’t find it either. We called the court house again and they... View More
answered on Jul 23, 2019
Usually three years, under Minnesota Statutes Section 628.26. But in my view, everyone should always fight every speeding ticket. Why not? What's the worst that can happen? It goes on your driver's license record. The only possibility of preventing that is by fighting it. If he has... View More
He has several driving after suspension in MN. Suspended for child support which has been cleared up for many years. But the tickets were never cleared up. He has lived in WI for over 10 years. He also failed to fulfill his probation requirements for a bogus domestic abuse case. He isn’t sure if... View More
answered on Jul 20, 2019
Driver's license: Minnesota and Wisconsin have both passed the model Interstate Compact on Driver's Licenses. As a result, they report violations of residents to each other. He may have to clear his Minnesota license suspensions before Wisconsin will give him a license. But, he could... View More
Thia was in clay county mn. The ticket also says i was exceeding 70 mph in a 55 mph zone and i was not. The officer even told me i was only going 69.
answered on Jul 18, 2019
No. An error on the ticket will not result in it being dismissed. But there might be other reasons to keep it off your record.
The “Endangering life and property” box is marked, and have to appear in court because it was over 30 mph over the speed limit. What kind of fine am I looking at? Am I in danger of having my license revoked? This is my 2nd ticket in 11 months, 1st of this magnitude.
answered on Jul 14, 2019
Check to see if it is charged as a misdemeanor. A misdemeanor is a crime with a maximum 90 day jail sentence. Jail is rare for speeding, however. A person's driver's license can be revoked or suspended as a "habitual violator," based on the number of driving violations within... View More
Would that be considered assault of some kind due to me asking her to turn it off and she refused and or what can be done about it
answered on Jul 10, 2019
No. That is not an assault. There is no violation of the law there that I am aware of. It’s unclear what you are asking.
My wife got a speeding ticket in Minnesota, the problem now is when we call to pay the fine, the ticket has not been claimed by any county so payment cant be directed anywhere. Now her license has been suspended. What do we do. Its frustrating when you try to pay theae fines but theres nobody to... View More
answered on Jul 8, 2019
I'm not sure what "unclaimed" means. But, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety administers drivers licenses in Minnesota. If you call a "Driver Evaluator" there, they should be able to help you sort it out. Another idea: if you have the citation number, go to the... View More
I was given a ticket & told I could pay it online or call the DA on Monday to find out why. I had gotten a ticket over 2 yrs ago but paid the fine. I'm trying to figure out how I have been able to pay my tags, change title and have insurance if this true. How could no one have caught this?
answered on Jun 29, 2019
Drivers licenses in Minnesota are administered by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety. You can call a "Driver Evaluator" there to discuss what's up with your license and whether they sent a notice. And you can go there to get a certified copy of your driver's license... View More
The court stated that having it dropped to 99mph and a petty misdemeanor, that it would mean that the state DMV would not revoke my license for 6 month. No previous moving violations on my record. I just got pulled over for having a revoked license upon a trooper running my plate. He stated the DMV... View More
answered on Jun 25, 2019
Based on that description, it sounds like someone may have made an error. Check the District Court's "Register of Actions" at the Minnesota Court's website, using the court file number (case number) or citation number. Make sure it shows what it should: speeding under 100 mph.... View More
I unknowingly swiped a a parked car. Another person called the police, so they are calling it a hit and run, even though I never left and wasn't given the opportunity to notice and exchange insurance info.
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answered on Jun 24, 2019
It can be a few weeks or possibly a few months before you receive notification of charges in the mail. The complaint and court date will be mailed to the address on your license. If your mail is being properly forwarded to another address, you should receive it through USPS. You can also monitor... View More
I’m in the state of Minnesota I just got a exhibition driving in the city ordinance ticket classification how much is it And will it make my insurance go up
answered on Jun 13, 2019
You don't provide enough information to answer this question if it is an ordinance violations. Ordinances vary from city to city so it is impossible to know what the fine is without knowing what city this occurred it. Yes, it is likely to increase your insurance rates if you are convicted of... View More
Our speed limits change from 55, 60 or 65. If the location listed on the citation isn’t accurate how can he defend himself in court to prove otherwise? Would this be grounds to void the citation?
answered on Jun 6, 2019
Not listing the location is not necessarily fatal to a citation so long as it indicates where - as in town/township and county where the offense occurred. Along with the citation there will be police reports and likely squad video as well which are more specific about the location where the... View More
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