So I was driving and changed the song on my phone, a police officer from the opposite lane over saw me, turned on his lights, and started making a u-turn my way. I quickly went in a private grocery parking lot, I parked my car, and went in the store. I saw the police officer driving around the... View More 
answered on Apr 28, 2020
It sounds like you slipped away. But if he got your plate he could theoretically still issue a ticket.
answered on Apr 5, 2020
And what is your question? He needs to get his license and insurance situation squared away.
answered on Mar 25, 2020
Yes. Your drivers have to obey all traffic laws just like everyone else.
answered on Mar 19, 2020
A lot of times, courts won't put a case in the system for a non-mandatory traffic tickets until the initial court date on the ticket occurs. That is because they don't want to waste time adding it to the docket if the accused is just going to pay the ticket online or over the phone.... View More
i have been issued a ticket by a non police officer .
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answered on Mar 3, 2020
That is an unusual question. It might help to answer your question if we knew who issued the ticket. Just a citizen? Security guard? Of duty police officer? Was it a traffic ticket or a criminal charge? You may want to consult with a local attorney about the issue.
answered on Feb 27, 2020
Your rights and the potential arguments you might be able to make in your defense could depend upon your particular situation. You could contact traffic ticket lawyers in Ohio who practice near the county where the matter is pending. Some offer free brief initial consults. Such a consult could help... View More
Forgot to pay a speeding ticket and if I didn’t pay I had to do community service but I was in the process of moving to another state and completely forgot so I had two bench warrants out. I paid the ticket and my fines off but in order to get rid of the other bench warrant for my community... View More
answered on Feb 13, 2020
Many court websites will have basic forms that citizens can download or print off and use. In this, many courts have a general motion form that can be filled out.
Or, you could hire an attorney who should be able to help you complete the process and help protect you.
I strongly... View More
pulling me over and I said No. She said You aren't wearing your seatbelt. I had forgotten to put it on before leaving my house, busy morning. She then asked me in passing if I knew if there was a license plate under the front bra of the car I was driving and I said I was pretty sure. I'm... View More
answered on Jan 23, 2020
An increasing number of local jurisdictions are making seatbelt infractions a primary offense (one for which you can be pulled over). You can check the local ordinances but chances it’s a primary offense where you were. The cost of the tickets varies from place to place.
I was recently visiting Ohio, I am from California. I am 18 and have a permit but no license however my 20 year old brother who has a license was with me in the vehicle. I was stopped and have to show up to court in Ohio for driving at 101mph in a 70mph zone. The cop was using a lazer gun and when... View More
answered on Jan 7, 2020
Given the excessive speed it would be in your best interest to consult with a lawyer. You do have the option to plead not guilty and your lawyer would then be able to advise you of your options from there.
My 16 year old son got a speeding ticket. The cop never told him how fast he was going but I saw after the fact it was 36mph over the limit. We got an attorney for court obviously, but I just noticed the time of the incident is wrong. It happened at 10:10pm. The ticket says 2:58pm. Does that error... View More
answered on Nov 15, 2019
Not really. If you were planning to try the case it might be part of a defense arguing the officer didn’t know what was going on, but it’s probably better to resolve with negotiation.
I live in ohio, am a navy vet, and have a lawyer who will represent me in court. He has said that I do not have to show up, and that we will plead not guilty. Is this a good move and should I show up? I also have not signed a contract with him. Should I get a contract?
answered on Nov 14, 2019
MOST COURTS IN OHIO ACCEPT FAXED OR E-MAIL NOT GUILTY PLEAS FROM ATTORNEYS. IT AVOIDS WASTING THE ATTORNEYS TIME SHOWING UP AT AN ARRAIGNMENT WHERE NOTHING REALLY GETS DONE OTHER THAN A PLEA ENTERED AND A JUDGE ASSIGNED.
SO IT DOES NOT HURT YOU TO NOT SHOW UP AT COURT.
AS FOR THE... View More
I had received a speeding ticket. It said personal appearance to court was not required so I didn’t go. Now when I look at my online ticket docket it says to apprehend defending and that a warrant was issued and post card was sent to defendants address but also says “Internal Warrant do not... View More
answered on Oct 2, 2019
It likely means you didn’t pay the ticket on time and the court has issued a summons—a letter to you saying you have to come to court—and made a note that you technically have a warrant but that you’re being given the opportunity to simply come or pay and it will be recalled.
2 weeks before my birthday to when I got pulled over I have had tons of life distractions. I got robbed and had been dealing with that. My son started school for the first time and I was occupied with getting him clothes and supplies. I’m a single father. It didn’t even register in my mind that... View More
answered on Sep 24, 2019
Plead not guilty and ask to talk to the prosecutor. You’ll get a pretrial date and you can explain what happened. Or you can have a lawyer do this for you. It’s not uncommon for such cases to result in a dismissal.
Do I have to pay the ticket or should I fight the court costs even admitting no contest at court
answered on Sep 24, 2019
It’s kind of unclear where you are in the process. If you paid the ticket, it’s basically over. If you haven’t and can still go to court, you shouldn’t simply plead no contest, you should ask for a chance to speak with a prosecutor about reducing or dismissing the ticket.
My boyfriend won a Lamborghini for a day and was showing me how the acceleration worked and briefly hit 130 MPH and slowed down. A police officer trailed us for a minute and then finally put on his lights and pulled us over. He hadn’t been drinking and the officer gave him a test and he passed.... View More
answered on Sep 13, 2019
What exactly is your question? He should have a lawyer represent him in the traffic ticket. There’s nothing you can do about the local news. Man wins Lamborghini for a day and does 130 down Market Street is exactly the sort of thing local news stations cover.
He just turned 16 in May and has a clear record and no other traffic violations. Will this result in a suspended license? (weather was clear and perfect.) (no one else was on the road)
answered on Sep 5, 2019
It’s quite likely his license will be suspended. You should hire an attorney.
answered on Aug 15, 2019
It depends on the ticket. Some are waiverable (pay and don’t go to court) some aren’t
To court website, it says arraignment. ACDA with injury is an automatic appearance. Passenger of vehicle I hit sought treatment for 'neck pain' without any obvious signs of injury. This is most likely why officer put I didn't have to appear. May I fight this and sue. I'm really... View More
answered on Aug 1, 2019
You need to appear. Don’t take legal advice from police officers.
my ticket came from cleveland ohio and i live over two hours from there and have not been there in years. Plus the vehicle in the picture is a silver van and i drive a white truck. I believe the confusion came from the license plate number being almost identical to mine. what should i do?
answered on Jul 30, 2019
The mailing includes instructions for disputing the ticket. Unfortunately, it may not be worth it since those are usually a $100 fine and no points and you may be required to attend a hearing to dispute it.
If I plead not guilty for a seat belt ticket and go to trial about it, will it cost me more if I lost than if I waive it and paid? In other words, are the 'court costs' they charge if you plead guilty and pay the same as if you pleaded not guilty and lost? In Butler Cty court. If it... View More
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