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I briefly parked in a handicap spot in my apartment complex as I was transporting my disabled father who DOES have a handicap parking sticker and stopped at my apartment for him to use the restroom and get some stuff. I was there for like 10 minutes. When we came out I had a citation on my... View More 
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answered on Feb 4, 2024
In Houston, TX, parking in a handicap spot without the appropriate handicap parking sticker can result in a citation. However, given the circumstances you've described, you have a valid argument to contest the ticket. Your father's handicap parking sticker is registered to his car, not... View More
I was told nothing was in for me and that they’d call me if anything came in i was never contacted and yesterday they sent me a paper in the mail saying I had to pay 250 for that ticket
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answered on Jan 19, 2024
If you received a traffic ticket in Texas, called about it multiple times before, on, and after the court date, and were informed that nothing was on record for you, only to receive a notice in the mail four months later indicating a $250 payment requirement for the ticket, it raises concerns about... View More
Twice I have been pulled over for "traffic violations" car searched, me and my husband searched and detained without any reason. 1et time was brake light was out but I asked to see the light and the officer danced around the question I went to jail and car was towed so I never even found... View More
answered on Dec 26, 2023
A registration expires on the last day of the month and year indicated on the sticker assuming it is a valid registration for that particular vehicle.
Without either probable cause or consent, a police officer cannot search your vehicle. During a traffic stop, a police officer can only... View More
The vehicle is inside my property
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answered on Dec 21, 2023
If you've received a citation for parking on the dirt portion of your driveway in Texas, even though the vehicle is within your property, it's recommended to check local regulations about parking surfaces on private property. Reach out to local authorities for clarification on the... View More
On my window because he said my license plate was obstructed with a plastic shield which it had but he didn't pull me over at all....and he cited me two tickets for no insurance and no drivers license even though he didn't pull me over .I was parked at the park for three hours before he... View More
answered on Nov 22, 2023
Yes, it is legal for him to give you the citations. Based on the facts and circumstances observed at the time, he had a reasonable suspicion that you drove the motor vehicle to the park because he found you sitting in it, presumably with no one else around. This circumstantial evidence may be... View More
I am stationed at Twentynine Palms MCAGCC, and my vehicle tags are expired. However, I have already renewed them and have a receipt from the state of Texas as proof. The new tags are currently in the mail. Military police have informed me that I could receive a ticket for the expired tags if... View More
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answered on Mar 23, 2025
Military police technically can still issue you a ticket for expired tags, even if you've renewed them and are waiting for the new ones to arrive. The law generally requires valid, visible registration tags on vehicles at all times, regardless of whether you've initiated the renewal... View More
Talked to juvenile guy at court house. He will get a fine $330 or community service
answered on Dec 31, 2024
So, what the question? I believe your son has a break in this situation if he's being sent to juvenile court. If the ticket is prosecuted in adult court then you definitely should contact & hire a traffic ticket lawyer in your area to help you obtain the best resolution for your child.
Officer did not ask or state he was going to search and opened packages that I had on my box truck to deliver to customers.
answered on Dec 17, 2024
Yes, if an officer has a warrant, probable cause, or exigent circumstances, he can search without asking or stating that he is going to search.
He only needs to ask if he uses consent as the basis for the search.
answered on Dec 16, 2024
Because you are 17, a parent will have to appear in court with you. Your only option to keep it from mom is to tell dad and ask him to come with you to court. If mom sees the car insurance bill, she is going to figure it out because the cost for your car insurance is about to go up significantly.
I was in a accident didn’t realize my ex husband didn’t pay insurance so I was moving around with him never got no letter no court date or nothing and they put me in judgment credit it’s just made 10 years this year 2024 what can I do to get it back I never made payment on it I try too but... View More
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answered on Aug 27, 2024
It sounds like you're facing a challenging situation with a judgment that has been impacting your ability to move forward. Since it's been 10 years, the first step is to determine if the judgment is still active or if it has expired under Texas law. Typically, judgments in Texas are... View More
then immediately demanded me out of the car and then threatened to break my window and go to jail multiple times. I asked him for what reason he needed me to step out of the car, he said it was because I ran a red light and I did not immediately stop when he lit me up. told him that's not true... View More
answered on Aug 26, 2024
Theoretically.
You will need evidence that the real reason you were pulled over is your race.
answered on Jan 22, 2024
If the ticket is based on something that was found during an illegal search, the illegality of the search might result in a dismissal of the ticket.
My licence was suspended due to my insurance not covering an accident.
answered on Dec 20, 2023
A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Attorneys can't really reach out to you to offer their services here - the format is quick Q &A, not an attorney referral service. You could supplement your own searches with the tab above, "Find a... View More
Two officers approached the passenger window and asked for our ID’s. They informed me of the traffic violations annd immediately asked me to get out and sit in the patrol car while they wrote them up. I did so after declining their request to search me and the vehicle.
Sitting in the... View More
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answered on Dec 17, 2023
Your rights during a police search are critical, and any potential violation of these rights could impact the outcome of your case. Legal representation will help you navigate these complex issues and ensure your rights are protected throughout the legal process.
they're going to issue a warrant for my arrest is that legal after 22 years why haven't they done it before now? Any loopholes?
answered on Nov 21, 2023
The question is whether the complaint (the formal charging instrument) was filed with the court within the 2 year statute of limitations period from the date of alleged offense. Calling a lawyer would help. Good luck.
I spent many years traveling and lived in Canada which didn’t require me to renew my Texas drivers license,Now that I am back in Texas full time I went to get my license and DPS told me that I am ineligible due to a citation and failure to appear received in 2015 in Brazoria county. 2015 I was... View More
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answered on Nov 5, 2023
Filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy can potentially help reinstate your driver's license if the underlying reason for the suspension is the inability to pay fines associated with the citation and failure to appear.
When you file for Chapter 13, you propose a repayment plan for your... View More
He stated his machine was malfunctioning and he couldn’t print the ticket. He texted me a screen shot. The screen shots are too blurry to make out any information at all.
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answered on Oct 29, 2023
You should receive a copy of the ticket at the time of the stop and it needs to be personally handed to you or you may be able to request a dismissal since there is no verification that a stop actually occurred. Therefore you should definitely fight it. You should also make sure that you don’t... View More
I was on probation for DWLI not dwi I failed to complete my probation was arrested bonded out, called court house coordinator when court date came I didn’t get answer so I left voicemail and didn’t appear that day, warrant was issued bondsman made contact with me I told him I called left... View More
answered on Oct 29, 2023
You should speak with your lawyer about the matter and consult with your attorney about notices regarding court dates. If your failure to appear is due to mistake, especially if not of your own making, you should inform the court of this to prevent any repercussions of a failure to appear.
In 2015 I got tickets that turned to warrants. In 2016 they were turned over to collections. In the past if I looked myself up I saw I had warrants. Now it does not come up. I tried to call and get information but noone is answering. Do I still have warrants or since 7 years passed and collections... View More
answered on Oct 19, 2023
Warrants are not automatically "void" after the passage of time. Call a lawyer in the area where the warrants were issued to discover the status of the matters. Good luck.
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answered on Oct 12, 2023
Some courts might waive fees if the ticket is dismissed for a particular reason, such as an error on the ticket itself. Others may still impose fees to cover the administrative costs of handling your case. For personalized legal advice tailored to your unique circumstances, it's advisable to... View More
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