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answered on Mar 30, 2017
If you mean: May an officer stop someone in violation who is not from their town?, the answer is likely yes. If you are asking: Is an officer permitted to write citations outside of their jurisdiction?, that is a point that is best argued by counsel as there are some factors that MAY permit that... View More 
I have court soon.
answered on Mar 21, 2017
Bring that evidence with your to court. You may still have to pay some fines . . . but proof of resolving the problems can't hurt.
Was Involved and no property damage occurred
I was never served papers and never had my day in court I went to re-new my license and was told about the unsatisfied judgment law
answered on Jan 2, 2017
Meet with an attorney. Be prepared to compensate them for the time it will take for them to research your case and advise you.
Hi, I'm 18 and in RI and I just got a speeding ticket for 1-10 miles per hour over. It was really 25 over in a 50 mph zone but the officer put it down to five because I was honest and said I was in fact speeding to him (my dad said it was a mistake). I could pay the fine, but I want to make... View More
answered on Jan 2, 2017
Hire an attorney to go to court with you to help defend this. That will maximize your chances for a good result. Do not make admissions or statements that may be taken that way here or elsewhere.
answered on Aug 31, 2016
If the car is complaint with all state regulations and has a current inspection sticker, it is not likely you will receive a ticket for the offense of having a non-complaint inspection. However, If your aftermarket exhaust is found to violate local noise ordinance, you may receive a ticket for that... View More
daughter was told to plead guilty and they would go easy on her as it is a first offense. She was driving a motorcycle and pulled over by an unmarked detective.
answered on Aug 31, 2016
A lawyer could be of significant assistance as the prosecution has NO interest in your disposition and is primarily interested in increasing their convictions. Yes, they are often lenient on first offenders. BUT, depending on the FACTS, you may well have a case that could be presented by an... View More
answered on Aug 21, 2016
Usually, the judge assesses the fines and then adds the court costs if you are found guilty.
answered on Jun 13, 2016
FINES and further penalties. Enlist an attorney to assist you in sorting it out.
If I saw a car speeding and managed to get a video of it along with its license plate could I turn that into the police and could they use it to give the driver a ticket? If so how long would I have to turn in the tape?
answered on Dec 10, 2015
Wikipedia informs: Rhode Island
In 2001, the Rhode Island Supreme Court ruled in Diane S. Cronan ex rel. State v. John J. Cronan that a private citizen could file criminal complaints for misdemeanors. However, prosecution of felonies remains limited to the state. Private prosecutors also... View More
Over last 4 years get caught almost once a year driving on a suspended licence. I want to get my lice back but the fines are so expensive.
answered on Dec 10, 2015
If you can afford a car, and insurance, the best way to avoid these fines is to also procure a license. Otherwise, a bus pass is a great value, if you are close to a bus line.
answered on Dec 10, 2015
Make an appointment to visit your local friendly attorney's office. They(we) have computer access to those records.
I missed my court date do they issue warrants? How can I find out if I have awarrant from the traffic tribunal in Rhode island??
answered on Aug 24, 2015
It may well be time to go to the court and "clean up" your record. Doing nothing is not advisable.
They said I didn't stop for a school bus but I know it ain't true I work ona bus..when he went to show me he couldn't find the ticket on his comp, how can I get this fixed? Anyone! !!please I could loose my job..
Let's say a car is registered under person A names but the insurance is under person B but person C got a ticket from a bus Driver because person c failed to stop.... No cops involved but got a ticket a few weeks later in the mail.. This ticket is gonna be on who driving record ?im asking this... View More
answered on Apr 14, 2015
Do you write questions for the Bar Exam? If not you should. This is a good one. The owner is responsible for his property. So if A loans his car to B who runs a Bus Stop sign C the ticket will issue to the registered owner.
answered on Apr 14, 2015
You go to court, pay fines, and the judge decides which penalties are appropriate.
answered on Mar 27, 2015
When you have a problem like this, it is best to see a traffic court attorney and retain them to assist you.
State trooper said she "might" issue a ticket and if she did it would be for something like a turn signal that i could just get dismissed. that was it.
I received ticket for turn signal and using break down lane (which was never discussed) also she said it would be 1 citation and... View More
answered on Mar 27, 2015
When you have a problem like this, it is best to see a traffic court attorney and retain them to assist you.
I got pulled over and let go, they asked me to bring in proof that my license was valid, but it isn't. and they now want to issue a warrant for my arrest if I don't bring in proof.
answered on Mar 27, 2015
When you have a problem like this, it is best to see an attorney and retain them to assist you.
answered on Feb 5, 2015
It is possible that you may have fallen into the provisions of that law that requires suspension. Meet with and retain an Attorney to review the particulars and assist you in protecting your rights.
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