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Q: I recently got pulled over by an officer speed trapping, and on the form he gave me it says I was going 78mph in a 55mph

zone. I understand I have the options of either appearing in court, or hiring a lawyer, and I think that I need to hire a lawyer for this. Is there a chance that the lawyer could work something out so that I don't have to lose my license at all. I really can not afford to lose my license, as I... View More

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answered on Sep 20, 2020

From the Courts perspective, there is no such thing as a 'speed trap' - you were simply speeding and got caught. So if your license is that important to you - stop speeding. Yes, your best bet is to hire a traffic attorney and yes, they can likely handle this without you having to... View More

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Q: how bad does it look getting felony of meth charge at 18 first drug charge ever

my nephew was in a car accident, he is 18 and was scared. he got tboned on driver side then on right side then got hit in rear end and flipped. My nephew ran to a bulding close by but went back to scene and turned himself in before cops ever got done investigating it. He was charged with felony... View More

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answered on Sep 14, 2020

This is a subjective question. To normal average people - it not only looks incredibly bad and will likely ruin your life if convicted - it is in fact objectively bad as well. To other criminals or young people who don't know any better, it may look like you earned some badge of glory. You... View More

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Q: I was told my licences was suspended due to a failure to appear which was not my fault what should i do.

I was notified that my licences was suspended when i was pulled over for a light being out displaying my licence plate and tag i notified the officer what had happened and the mix up and was told that when i appear in court to let the judge know everything and it should be dismissed and to get my... View More

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answered on Sep 14, 2020

You are responsible for handling your ticket. So unless you never received the ticket - the FTA is likely your fault. The court and DMV both understand that sometimes things happen and court dates get missed. The court gives you essentially a 20 day grace period to resolve the ticket without... View More

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Q: Hey. I have 2 or 3 tickets in different counties but I was in prison so I couldn't take care of them

What do I need to do now it's been almost 10 plus years in both

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answered on Sep 13, 2020

If you have multiple tickets the best thing to do is hire a traffic attorney to take care of them. It is likely important that they be handled in a specific way because certain combinations of outcomes can suspend you.

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Q: If i got a ticket with a Sc license in June but now have a Nc license in July do I still have to pay the ticket?
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answered on Sep 7, 2020

Depends on whether you want to keep the new NC license or not. Also paying the ticket is just not a smart idea. Just hire a traffic ticket attorney to handle everything for you. If you address is correct on the ticket, you will get a crap ton of letters from traffic attorneys happy to help you.... View More

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Q: My boyfriend got caught going 120 in a 70, he is getting sent to court if he does not hire a lawyer what will happen?

He did not get his car taken or anything like that, he did not get a ticket on the spot, just a court date.

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answered on Sep 5, 2020

What will happen depends on what choices your boyfriend makes. If he continues to make incredibly bad choices such as driving 120/70 - bad things are likely to happen. So what he likely ought to choose is to consult with a traffic attorney ASAP. Typically at that speed, he will also be charged... View More

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Q: My sister used my license identity in North Carolina and received a traffic tickets without me being aware of it
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answered on Aug 28, 2020

Contact an experienced traffic attorney in the county where the tickets were issued - they can assist you with the best way to handle a situation of identity theft, which happens with traffic tickets more than you'd think, unfortunately with family members.

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Q: I’m 16 and got a speeding ticket July 5 doing 83 in a 55 it was low traffic and cloudy weather

My court date was supposed to be September 4th but got pushed back to November why was it pushed back and will I get my licenses suspended

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answered on Aug 28, 2020

Since courts in NC have resumed operations in June, most jurisdictions have either postponed traffic court or reduced the number of cases they are hearing per court session, due to the COVID social distancing requirements and the limited space we have in many of our courtrooms around the state. As... View More

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Q: My ticket is a NOL, I was given a continuance till October, what to do now ? I can’t take a road test due to COVID 19

This is my second court date due to me missing the first one

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answered on Aug 28, 2020

I suggest requesting another continuance if the DA's Office where you received this ticket will not dismiss this citation. Most DA Offices around the state are aware of the DMV delays/closures due to COVID.

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Q: I got a speeding ticket In NC January 57/35 it was dismissed with improper equip another one today for 61 in 35 I’m 18

Both happened in stanly county.

Will I get my driver’s license suspended?

What will happen?

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answered on Aug 28, 2020

First, getting Improper Equipment is a reduction, not a dismissal, so it will be on your driving record. I suggest consulting with an experienced local traffic attorney in the county where you got the ticket to do review your other driving history with you, and advise you accordingly. If this... View More

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Q: Received a ticket but am moving out of state within the week with no way to appear in court. What now?
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answered on Aug 25, 2020

Just hire a traffic attorney in the area where you are to appear in court (this will be listed at the top of the ticket) - easy peasy lemon squeezy. Problem solved and hiring an attorney is way better than paying it off or appearing yourself and bumbling it because you do not know what you are... View More

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Q: getting a ticket for passing a parked school bus in the pick up lot with no indication that i couldnt
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answered on Aug 20, 2020

This is a serious criminal traffic charge. If the stop arm was not extended and / or the red lights flashing - you should not have gotten a ticket. You should consult with a local traffic attorney to see what your options are. Best of luck.

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Q: I got a speeding ticket for 20+ over. First offence. What should I do to not get 4 points on my license?

Happened in va and I'm from nj

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answered on Jul 20, 2020

Actually, it is more a question of what you shouldn't do - you shouldn't try and handle this yourself. Doing your own legal work is the functional equivalent of attempting to rebuild your's cars transmission if you aren't a mechanic - the results are often similar as well. So... View More

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Q: I had my lic suspended in 1999 for not paying a ticket how can I no I get them reinstated after 20yrs
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answered on Jun 23, 2020

You are likely going to have to take care of the ticket in some fashion. Paying it off is usually not a good idea. If you don't know what you are doing, paying the ticket off could suspend you further and / or cause an insurance increase. Your best bet is to hire a traffic attorney in the... View More

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Q: If i got a ticket for driving with expired tags, can i turn in my tag because of car problems not passing inspection ..

Will they dismiss the charge

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answered on Jun 20, 2020

That is kinda like saying if I kill someone will they dismiss the charges if I throw away the gun. They would likely consider dismissing the charges if you got the car fixed and got the tags and inspection squared away. Maybe even if you got a new car with current tags. However, they are not... View More

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Q: How should I go about this resolving this DMV issue that shouldn’t be happening.

lived in SC from 2015-2017. I Received a NC drivers license in 2017. I Got a ticket in SC and my NC was suspended For Failure to pay in 2019 in Springfield Township. After I paid the fine NCDMV says eligible to reinstate. It currently says that still. Upon reinstating the National Driver registry... View More

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answered on Jun 12, 2020

The bottom line here is if you get tickets and don't properly / timely take care of them, bad things happen - and the more time that goes by, the more confusing and difficult it is to wade thru the administrative sludge to get the bad things resolved (especially by yourself). You do not need... View More

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Q: What do letters in front of the speed in the speed space at the bootom a traffic ticket?For instance:R75 and P75.
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answered on May 15, 2020

Typically the letters indicate the method used to detect the speed. Usually R stands for Radar, P stands for Paced. Sometimes the officer will indicate whether their patrol car was moving or sitting by adding M or S.

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Q: How do I get my license back?

In 2012, I was in a bad car accident with my two small children. I went to court for it and was found not at fault. Later on the others guys insurance(geico) asked a different judge to suspend my license until I paid them 16,000! I explained to them, after finding out that my license was suspended... View More

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answered on May 6, 2020

Your best bet is to hire a traffic attorney. Most likely DMV will determine if you can be reinstated and under what terms. At this point, it is likely neither the court nor a Judge has any authority regarding your suspension. Best of luck.

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Q: Speeding ticket reduced but still shows as Speeding because it was paid online. How can I it right?

Asst D.A. says it was changed in court,but since I paid online, it was put in system as original Speeding ticket

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answered on May 5, 2020

You hire a traffic attorney. Doing your own legal work is the functional equivalent of attempting to rebuild your cars transmission if you aren't a mechanic. If you leave things as they are you will likely see an insurance increase for the next 3 years and points on your license. Depending... View More

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Q: Why can’t I pay my traffic ticket online after the clerk told me it was reduced so that I could pay it online?
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answered on Apr 18, 2020

The most likely reason is the clerk's office screwed something up or possibly the reduction wasn't to something that can be paid off. You really should just hire a local traffic attorney instead of attempting to handle it yourself. I mean, if your car's transmission breaks down and... View More

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