I believe we already discussed this on the phone so I won't go into detail here. Short answer is "it's possible, but a judge would have to give a specific warning first." I am skeptical that the court would follow through on such an extreme threat.

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Any attorney can help, simply make a few calls.

First, a driving offense will not be "certified as a driving-related conviction" by the Minnesota District Court, unless there is a conviction first. A conviction could result either from paying the fine by mail or otherwise, a guilty plea in court, or a guilty verdict after a trial.... View More

I would. It won't change the past, but it might help if he does get a ticket in the mail and then goes to court on it.

I don't know with certainty that all 50 states are now part of the Interstate Compact on Drivers Licenses, but last I checked almost all 50 were. Therefore it is highly likely. Your home state may assign points for out-of-state traffic tickets. The Interstate Compact model statute has... View More

More than one defense comes to mind based on this description. Evidence of the identity of whoever may have been seen driving a vehicle via a traffic cam, would seem to be lacking. The prosecution could also have witness problems, needing not only the State Patrol Officer but also whoever was the... View More

Minnesota's window tint statute says "No person shall drive or operate any motor vehicle ..." with too dark of a tint. Based on that, unless the passenger was driving or operating (there have been cases where police claimed passengers were "operating") they should be be... View More

Yes, police officers do this often. Generally it's best to fight every traffic citation in court.

You're welcome to call me to discuss. You may also find useful information one of my webpages:

http://www.liberty-lawyer.com/faq/speedinglawsinmn.html

It will help if you have a clean driving record for the prior three to five years. You may be able to get a prosecutor to... View More

Perhaps not. But just in case since you've recently moved to Minnesota it would be a good idea to apply for a Minnesota Drivers License right away. That should improve the chances that if a citation is issued, you'll get it. As you may know, a failure to appear on a citation can... View More

It is very difficult - you should discuss the specific facts with a criminal attorney.

Because every case is unique, and this one especially, a direct answer to your question is not possible. I suggest you set up an appointment with an attorney to discuss your specific situation.

In Minnesota the speed limit is 30 MPH on urban roads if not otherwise posted.

No.

You hire an attorney and hope for a reasonable plea agreement.

This type of advice can be given only after a detailed consultation and typically only after an attorney-client relationship has been created. If you do pay the fine you are admitting your guilt and you will be convicted.

If this is your first ticket, I suggest that you call the prosecutor's office and inquire into whether it would be possible to have the ticket suspended. This means that you would pay a small fee (i.e. $50) and the charge would not go on your record unless you committed another offense. It may... View More

Your question is not clear. However, generally, Miranda warnings protect any admissions you may make pre-warning and in certain circumstances. Failure to administer a Miranda warning is likely to result in anything you said being rendered unusable in prosecuting you, it will not serve to escape... View More

No, you do not have a Constitutional right to a driver's license.

No one can predict what a judge will do with your facts. The judge will use the applicable legal standard and decide whether you committed the traffic violation or not. A charge of resisting arrest does not seem likely.