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Q: If I get a speeding ticket in the officer does not take my license down will I get released from the ticket

And the ladies mail my license ,a copy of my license so they would know who I was

Grant St Julian III
Grant St Julian III
answered on Feb 21, 2018

What you describe will not cause dismissal of the charges. Talk with a local attorney, and make sure you appear in Court as directed. Good luck.

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Q: On a ticket I got the officer won’t his old ID # down instead of his new ID# can I get the ticket dismiss
Grant St Julian III
Grant St Julian III
answered on Feb 21, 2018

What you describe will not cause dismissal of the charges. A person's ID number is not an element of an offense. Make sure you appear in Court as required. Contacting a local attorney would be helpful .

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Traffic Tickets for Texas on
Q: Invalid license charge

I got an invalid license charge, got my license reinstated paid all fees. Got a letter with a reduction charge, paid that fee. Got a call stating that I'm still being charged with invalid license.

Grant St Julian III
Grant St Julian III
answered on Feb 20, 2018

The question, for criminal law purposes, is whether your license was valid at the time of the event. If your cleared your license subsequently, the Court/DA has the authority to lessen the punishment (or even reduce the charge). Contact a local attorney before your court date

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Q: Im 18 years old im working minimum wage and im only working 3 days a week my tickets add up to 1000 dollars idk whattodo
Grant St Julian III
Grant St Julian III
answered on Feb 20, 2018

Sit down with a local laywer and debelop a game plan. Find out what it costs to post bond and remove the warrant(s). Set a court date to get some more time. See if your attorney can plea bargain dismissal of some cases. Get time to pay on others. Try to avoid conviction(s). Meanwhile, get a... View More

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Q: What can happen if I got a second citation for no drivers license?

I got pulled over and given citations around May 2017 for speeding and no license.I went to court and paid all my fines.But I got pulled over again and was given a citation for no license again about a week ago.Im 17.

Grant St Julian III
Grant St Julian III
answered on Feb 19, 2018

Convictions on no driver's license cases will: 1) delay your ability to obtain a license; 2) impose a surcharge [tax] on your license once you obtain one; and, 3) subject you in the future to an enhanced charge of Driving while License Invalid, where jail time can be imposed as part of the... View More

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Q: What are my options to get my case dismissed? I have a expired drivers license violation.

I want to get it dismissed for reasoning

Grant St Julian III
Grant St Julian III
answered on Feb 19, 2018

Obtain a valid driver's license, and present proof of compliance to the Court prior to the appearance date listed on your citation. If you cannot get your license before said date, contact a lawyer in your area.

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Q: Igot a speeding ticket on a school zone.I showed up the date I was given but it was closedWhat happens if I'm 2days late
Grant St Julian III
Grant St Julian III
answered on Feb 19, 2018

An additional Failure to Appear charge can be filed against you, late fees could be added, and a warrant could be issued for your arrest. Appear in Court first thing in the morning (or contact a local attorney for advice as to how to proceed; each court has varying procedures, and a local lawyer... View More

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Q: I was driving and ran a stop sign not realizing and I got pulled over and I don’t have a license but he didn’t notice

And gave me a ticket for just running the stop sign but i don’t know what to do now though bc I don’t have a license to take care of the ticket

Grant St Julian III
Grant St Julian III
answered on Feb 16, 2018

The Court MAY grant deferred disposition on the ticket (which will avoid a conviction), even though you do not have a driver's license. This is discretionary with the Judge, so I suggest you call an attorney in the county where the ticket was issued. Good luck.

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Q: Girlfriend got a speeding ticket 92 M.P.H. Limit being 75. Will the judge mention any passengers if any were present
Grant St Julian III
Grant St Julian III
answered on Feb 16, 2018

I am not sure what you mean by asking if the Judge will "mention any passengers". If you are asking if having passengers in the car will affect or alter the speeding charge, the answer is no. Contact a local attorney if this is not the question you were asking.

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Q: I got a ticket with 2 citations: 1 disregard RR crossing 2 stopped within 15ft of RR crossing Now, this is the reason

I was behind a semi truck in a red stoplight, goes green we start moving and a constable turns strobes to stop the truck front of me so I yield leaving on top of RR tracks. Now light goes yellow and the semi doesnt move because apparently theres more traffic, I cant go back ‘cus I have trucks... View More

Grant St Julian III
Grant St Julian III
answered on Feb 16, 2018

In general, traffic cases are strict liability; you either did or didn't commit the offense, and if you committed the offense, the reason why will go to punishment, not guilt or innocence. For example, "I didn't know I was speeding, my speedometer was broken", is not a... View More

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Q: I got a citation for run at stop sign in TX. If I leave US withouth paying and I come back in CA, will I be arrested?

I'm in TX as foreign student and got my first citation for run at stop sign. I have court appointment, it's the second because I asked more time, but I think it's not right for me to pay because the sign was not very visible due to hurican harvey damages. They told me that in no case... View More

Grant St Julian III
Grant St Julian III
answered on Feb 16, 2018

A warrant for a traffic citation is the same as a warrant for murder; it is basically an order for law enforcement to take a person int custody, and is effective in all 50 states of the union. You may also have issues in returning to the country if a warrant is outstanding. Contact an attorney... View More

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Q: cited for driving with a suspended DL. On the citation they put wrong DOB and did not put down DL#.

Also they put my boyfriend address and contact # on the citation because the car is his. What are my advantages of not paying this ticket. Also because I do have a DWI but it gets lifted in two weeks

Grant St Julian III
Grant St Julian III
answered on Feb 15, 2018

A ticket is just a notice of when and where to appear in Court; errors in the citation will not cause automatic dismissal of any charges filed against you. A conviction on a Driving While License Invalid/Suspended offense will cause an additional suspension period and surcharges to be imposed by... View More

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Q: I received a citation in the mail for running a red light. I know it's only a civil matter but still want to fight it.

You can not see who is driving in any of the pictures or video. Can I get it dismissed based on lack of proof of who was driving?

Grant St Julian III
Grant St Julian III
answered on Feb 14, 2018

Red light camera citation attach to the vehicle, not the driver. This is the reason they are civil violations. The registered owner of the vehicle is responsible for the vehicle running the light, and if the civil penalty is not paid, a block will be place on the registration of said vehicle.... View More

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Q: I received the ticket in 07 and know I took care of this ticket back then then in that county all of a sudden it shows

On my report when I get ready to go renew my license I have spoken to them and they want me to pay it what do I need to do when I know I took care of this

Grant St Julian III
Grant St Julian III
answered on Feb 14, 2018

You are going to have to show some proof to the Court that you resolved the cases; they're not just going to take your word for it. Call an attorney in the county where the case is pending and see what can be done. Good luck.

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury, Products Liability, Traffic Tickets and Car Accidents for Texas on
Q: I need to know about driving a unicycle electric self balancing on the road.
Grant St Julian III
Grant St Julian III
answered on Feb 14, 2018

What exactly do you need to know about such vehicle?

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Q: If you get a curfew ticket, the address the police take at the time will that address get any info about this situation?

i got a curfew ticket and have court in a month and i’m only 16 will my parents get notified about this in any way before or after the court?

Grant St Julian III
Grant St Julian III
answered on Feb 12, 2018

Yes, your parents will be notified about the citation, and by law since you are 16, they must make an appearance with you in open Court. You cannot resolve this matter without their knowledge. Make sure the Court is aware of your correct address to insure all notices are sent properly to avoid a... View More

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Q: Will jail time be a consequence?

Over the course of a few months my boyfriend has gotten in trouble on multiple occasions for speeding. He is 17 years old and they put him on probation. They said he had to stay ticket free until June, but just this past Wednesday he got a ticket for speeding and now he has to go to court. I am... View More

Grant St Julian III
Grant St Julian III
answered on Feb 11, 2018

For criminal law purposes, a 17 year old is an adult. What will happen in your boyfriend's particular case depends on: 1) the court where he was placed on probation for on the first ticket, and; 2) where the second ticket is pending. Call a local attorney to see what can be done to avoid... View More

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Q: Should i go to court on a car accident?

I was in a car accident, i received 2 tickets. One for failing a yield turn to the left. And the other for not showing proof of insurance. I got court feb 16. Do i really have to go there? if yes. Do i need to bring a lawyer with me? if not. Can i just pay the tickets and ignore the court date?... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Feb 11, 2018

First, on the insurance if what you showed the officer showed coverage should be no problem. If you showed him an expired card, most officers drop it if you can show it as insured.As to the company it may or may not be covered depending on when they sent you a notice of cancellation. Contact a... View More

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Q: If I got pulled over and went to jail...can I still get a ticket for the same thing I went to jail for
Grant St Julian III
Grant St Julian III
answered on Feb 8, 2018

Yes, you can receive a citation after being taken to jail. Take the citation to a local attorney to make sure you are not arrested again.

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Q: Is there a way to keep a speeding ticket off your record in Texas?

Or what is the best way to go about with a speeding ticket?

Also, does it make a difference if you sign or don't sign a slip they give you while getting your ticket? I didn't necessarily refuse to sign, but asked if I could get more information before signing. And the police just... View More

Grant St Julian III
Grant St Julian III
answered on Feb 6, 2018

Refusing to sign for a citation has no bearing on the final outcome. In fact, since signing the ticket is actually signing a personal recognizance bond and promising to appear in Court as stated on the citation, refusing to sign CAN give the officer the right to take you to jail and post a bond... View More

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