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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Texas on
Q: Is a traffic ticket admissible if the citation date and time are inaccurate?

Is it best practice or culturally appropriate for an officer to ask the accused to open their door for registration information?

What is the penal code I should review for additional information on this process?

Grant St Julian III
Grant St Julian III
answered on Dec 27, 2022

Yes, the officer can ask the question you refer to. Check the Texas Transportation Code and/or the city ordinance in the locale where you received the citation to review the statute in question. for class c violations Good luck.

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets and Civil Rights for Texas on
Q: I just recently had a ticket dismissed, in Texas. Also, I have video evidence of supervisor, reprimanding the officer.

Is there a way for me to sue, for pain and suffering bc I was cuffed and put in the back of a Tahoe, at time searched car without permission. Maranda rights were not read, the traffic stop was dismissed in a court of law.

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Dec 16, 2022

"Pain and suffering" refers to conscious physical pain and suffering as a result of bodily injury. From the facts you describe, it appears unclear as to what bodily injury, if any, you sustained. You may be able to sue for a civil rights violation, but it doesn't look to me like... View More

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Q: I have a reckless driving ticket due to speeding and wanting to get off the record due to employer requirements

Ticket has been paid for after I received it

Grant St Julian III
Grant St Julian III
answered on Dec 15, 2022

You cannot remove a citation from your driving record once you have been found guilty and the Court has entered a final judgment. You have to take the steps necessary to avoid the final conviction. Call an attorney BEFORE you do anything with a court. Good luck

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Q: If I have traffic tickets from 2004 can they arrest me for those?

Tickets for no driving license, MVI inspection out, failure to appear.

Grant St Julian III
Grant St Julian III
answered on Nov 15, 2022

Once warrants are issued, they don't disappear. You either have to post bonds or get arrested. Calling an attorney in the county where the warrants are pending would help. Good luck.

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Texas on
Q: cop told my friend he was gonna give him a ticket for something someone reported he did while driving the day before ?

He accidentally ran a bus light that had it a stop sign out in a business parking lot opposite side of road and the cop didn’t even know who was driving but said he was giving him a ticket can he do that ?

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Nov 8, 2022

Yes. A traffic ticket is just a citation to appear. Tickets are issued all the time based on alleged criminal activity reported to police by ordinary citizens.

But your friend can ask for a trial. Because the cop didn’t actually see the offense, the person who reported it will need to...
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Q: Can I get a ticket dismissed if the officer knowingly lied about posted speed limit on my ticket?

I was in a 70mph zone, clocked in a 70mph zone and stopped just before the 65mph sign but he wrote me a ticket as if I was in the 65mph zone. He falsified a document.

Grant St Julian III
Grant St Julian III
answered on Oct 20, 2022

The first question is what is the alleged location in question. Next, the zoning of that location must be checked. Whether the officer lied or not is a question of fact which is what trials are for; the officer has the right to appear in court to testify just like you do and she/he may claim YOU... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Traffic Tickets for Texas on
Q: if i buy a car today under my name, will my current warrant show up when a cop looks up my plate number?
John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Oct 20, 2022

It is highly unlikely.

The paper plates a dealer puts on a new or used car when it is purchased are tied to the dealer, not to the buyer.

Until your permanent metal plates arrive, the plate number won’t be tied to you.

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Texas on
Q: State of Texas warrant for running a yellow light has been outstanding for 7 years.

I was informed that a low level warrant is dismissed (falls from the system) after 7yrs. Is that true?

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Mar 20, 2024

Warrants remain active in Texas until they are resolved. Warrants are generally resolved whenever a person is arrested and posts bond for a case.

But it is highly unlikely that a police officer will arrest you solely for such a minor warrant that is so old unless the officer works for the...
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Q: Can I get a ticket dismissed in Texas if the cop lied about searching my vehicle
John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
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.

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets and Car Accidents for Texas on
Q: I am trying to obtain an occupational driver's licence and could use help. Is that a service you offer?

My licence was suspended due to my insurance not covering an accident.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
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

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets, Criminal Law and Constitutional Law for Texas on
Q: I was initially stopped for a traffic citation that resulted in an arrest for possession of a controlled substance.

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

James L. Arrasmith
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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.

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets, Cannabis & Marijuana Law and Municipal Law for Texas on
Q: 22 years ago got 2 tickets. I've had a driver's license and ID since then I don't know why now &is it legal?

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?

Grant St Julian III
Grant St Julian III
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.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Traffic Tickets and Municipal Law for Texas on
Q: Courts failed to notify my bondsman and myself of court date, court issued warrant I was arrested what will happen next

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

Vonnie Clay Dones III
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Vonnie Clay Dones III
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.

1 Answer | Asked in Collections and Traffic Tickets for Texas on
Q: What happens to unpaid tickets that go to collections and 7 years and it has been 7 years?

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

Grant St Julian III
Grant St Julian III
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.

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Texas on
Q: If u get a traffic ticket dismissed in Spencer ok. can they still charge u court cost fees
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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

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Family Law and Traffic Tickets for Texas on
Q: How Do I Handle A Traffic Accident In Which The Other Driver Claimed I Left The Scene Of The Accident?

I was involved in a traffic accident on August 30, 2023. I rear-ended another individual. We both moved our cars to the shoulder of the road, I to the inside of the highway, and the other driver to the outside of the highway. After making a call to my insurance company, the other driver motioned... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Sep 12, 2023

When you file your accident report, explain exactly what happened as recounted above.

2 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Texas on
Q: Do the people who your paying the ticket/money for a ticket need to speak to the person?
Grant St Julian III
Grant St Julian III
answered on Aug 7, 2023

With the advent of on-line payments to the courts, it is not a requirement for any court staff speak directly to a defendant.

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2 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets and Landlord - Tenant for Texas on
Q: I had my car towed from my apartment complex for failing to register it for one night.
Grant St Julian III
Grant St Julian III
answered on Aug 7, 2023

I am not sure of your exact question. Review your lease agreement

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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Texas on
Q: I was charged with class c felony a possession charge in 2010 and I went flat in 2015. Been trying to get DL back since.

I thought all fines are wiped clean when you go to prison. But originally my license was suspended from a no seatbelt ticket that a cop gave me when I was the passenger in my friends truck and we have been parked and already sitting in parking lot. Forgot about the court date and I ended up paying... View More

Grant St Julian III
Grant St Julian III
answered on Jul 26, 2023

Well, there is no such things as a class c felony in Texas but it is possible to have an old conviction affect your ability to get a driver's license. Calling a lawyer in your area might help. Good luck.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Traffic Tickets for Texas on
Q: What does it mean when an adjudged and decreed Dismissal after Motion by Prosecutor is granted? It was for no D.L.

The ticket was for driving with no license. I didn’t pay and got a warrant out for my arrest. I was 18 years old. I hired a lawyer years later and I got a document that says the Dismissal After Motion By Prosecutor was ordered , adjudged, and Decreed by the court and hereby dismissed. But stapled... View More

Grant St Julian III
Grant St Julian III
answered on Jul 21, 2023

No one in this forum can comment on a specific case because the specific details are unknown. Contact the court in question to determine the status of your citation. Calling an attorney in your area might help. Good luck.

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