An Ohio attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for two weeks and time could be of the essence. As a general matter across the nation, those types of technicalities (signature, small errors in color of car, description, misspelling of names, etc.) tend to be insignificant and are... View More

None of that is going to help you get out of the ticket.

You can call the municipal court clerk where the ticket was issued, and they should be able to tell you the fine, and court costs/fees, if applicable.

Yes, they could possibly find your address or track you down. This sort of thing is how road rage escalates to tragic outcomes - even blowing your horn, or especially gesturing at them, could be dangerous. Everyone is tense. Do not engage with other drivers in traffic. Avoid eye contact. They... View More

Officers typically attend the hearing to testify about the facts. That is your opportunity to dispute the facts. The judge or magistrate will decide. If you pay the ticket before the hearing, the hearing will be cancelled. Call the court with questions on the process it follows. Your parent or... View More

The statute of limitations is the time after an offense during which it must be charged. That happened way back when they sent you the tickets. They’re now in collection it sounds like. Ask the law firm for written proof of the debt. It’s your right under the fair debt collection practices act.... View More

It sounds like you slipped away. But if he got your plate he could theoretically still issue a ticket.

And what is your question? He needs to get his license and insurance situation squared away.

Yes. Your drivers have to obey all traffic laws just like everyone else.

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

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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.

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

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.