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On 3/23/2023 I was pulled over for not having plates on my private automobile. Sheriff's deputy requested driver's license and insurance documents. When I asked why he threatened me by saying if I didn't provide those documents he would break my window arrest me. I again told him I... View More 
answered on Sep 23, 2023
File a motion asking for the arresting officer’s report. But don’t expect it to describe your encounter quite the same way you recall it.
Personally, I’d ask for the bodycam video.
And you don’t have a right to drive your private automobile on public roads without license... View More
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answered on Sep 18, 2023
The charging of traffic violation tickets from when you were a minor in Texas can occur due to the absence of a statute of limitations for many traffic offenses in the state. If you failed to address these tickets when you were younger, they may have remained unresolved in the court system,... View More
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
answered on Sep 12, 2023
When you file your accident report, explain exactly what happened as recounted above.
I apparently plead guilty to a traffic ticket failure to appear and now it is making it difficult to find a job with a failure to appear on my record.
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answered on Aug 22, 2023
Addressing a guilty disposition for Failure to Appear (FTA) in a traffic ticket in Texas might involve exploring alternative approaches, as options like sealing, expunging, or appealing the disposition may be limited. Sealing or expunging records typically apply to cases that didn't result in... View More
I have a total of 5 vehicles. 2 front sides of our home, one on each side of the curb, alternate with the rest of the 3 vehicles to avoid 24-hour stationed public street law. The third vehicle parks inside the square of our driveway, across in front of the other 2 vehicles. Is not blocking the... View More
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answered on Aug 16, 2023
Parking in your driveway and along the curbside of your home is typically legal, as long as you're not obstructing traffic or violating any local regulations. However, here's where things can get a bit tricky – your friendly neighborhood Homeowners Association (HOA).
HOAs are... View More
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.
answered on Aug 7, 2023
I am not sure of your exact question. Review your lease agreement
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answered on Aug 4, 2023
In Texas, there is no specific requirement that the roadway needs to be surveyed for speed enforcement using radar. However, law enforcement agencies typically conduct periodic surveys of roadways to ensure that radar speed enforcement is conducted accurately and effectively. These surveys help... View More
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
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.
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
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.
I was arrested and had to post over $720 in bonds to get out jail for 2 no registration tickets and a disorderly conduct ticket. One no registration ticket I was guilty of. The other was dismissed. The disorderly conduct ticket was issued to me by a police officer that was not at the scene when... View More
answered on Jul 12, 2023
The "mediation" with the prosecutor is not a trial, you are not entitled to confront your accuser, therefore your rights were not violated. You were entitled to be represented by Counsel at that proceeding, did you have a PD? Private attorney? Why not? You need to speak with a criminal... View More
I have a torn ligament on my ankle on my left foot and I usually drive with 2 feet which is a habit that I have. Before getting my citation, I twisted my ankle on my injured feet because I hit the side of the car door getting in causing my ankle to swell up and thus losing mobility/range of motion.... View More
answered on Jul 8, 2023
Your condition is not an exception to the law for stopping at a stop sign, but you can try to get the judge to be merciful. Of course the Judge could determine that you were physically unfit to drive and should not have been driving in the first place. I recommend you contact several attorneys in... View More
I got a letter from the TEXAS DPS about wanting to suspend my license due to an accident for no insurance but I had insurance just did not activate on time. The insurance company wants to sue me but I’m 20 and didn’t work for months and they are asking for big numbers that I can’t afford and... View More
answered on Jul 5, 2023
Your driver license can be suspended under the Texas Safety Responsibility Act if you meet the following criteria:
1. You were involved in an automobile crash;
2. The investigating officer lists contributing factors that indicate you were responsible;
3. You did not have... View More
I have an email saying I owe money for 3 citations from 2009, 2010, and 2015. Am I obligated to pay?
answered on Jun 21, 2023
A traffic Citation usually does NOT get dismissed by a Statute of Limitations ("SOL").
A SOL can keep the government from filing charges against you after a long period of time from the offending incident.
However, when you are given a Citation or traffic ticket, you are,... View More
I gave the company the paper work for the registration and they never turned it in until I received the ticket and now my license is suspended for the no insurance even when the company said there was insurance on the truck.
answered on Jun 9, 2023
Since you were personally cited, you have to personally appear in Court in accord with your signed promise to appear. That is when you sign the ticket instead of being handcuffed and immediately taken to jail. In many cases the court will dismiss the charges against the driver who is not the... View More
answered on Jun 9, 2023
Probably. This case arises in the area of traffic ticket law. You need to discuss with an attorney in your jurisdiction that specializes in this kind of law. Thank you for using Justia, Ask a Lawyer. You cannot obtain a definitive answer to a specific case hear because usually much more... View More
answered on Jun 9, 2023
The law in most jurisdictions is that you must obey the speed limits. If you are 1-20 over the limit the level of bail and or fine is set at a lower amount than if you are 21-?? over. This case arises in the area of traffic ticket law. You need to discuss with an attorney in your jurisdiction that... View More
answered on May 31, 2023
Yes. You just have to prove you actually had insurance and that the car was registered. Sometimes it takes a while for your new registration sticker and insurance card to arrive. And sometimes it takes a day or two for these transactions to process so the information may not have shown up on the... View More
I reversed down my road about 40 feet, instead of turning around. There were no pedestrians or any other vehicles on the road at the time. It's not a single lane road. I reversed the put it in drive where I made it to my friend's house to pick him up for work and I had taken keys out of... View More
answered on May 30, 2023
There might be a violation of your Civil rights and it could be seen as an unlawful detention, and search.
But you did admit to breaking the law and driving after you smoked weed. That is enough to stop you and arrest you. It feels bad because it is weak. But I have done hundreds of... View More
Can I come off of bond if I haven't been indicated in the last 9 months or my case dismissed?
answered on May 30, 2023
A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. This is posted under "Traffic Tickets, Car Accidents and Child Support." You could repost and add "Criminal Law" as a category - better chances of a reply under that heading. Good luck
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