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answered on Oct 20, 2022
The citation (ticket) is merely notice of when and where to appear in court. The questions is whether there are any defects in the charging instrument (the complaint) and whether those defects are material.
answered on Oct 20, 2022
Most municipal courts will have a walk-in docket day where a defendant was discuss his/her situation with the Court. Contact the Court where your tickets are pending and see what can be done. Good luck.
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.
She wrote me for 45 in a 35 but I have proof (GPS tracking) I was doing 40. How do I fight this?
answered on Sep 12, 2022
CAVEAT: I DO NOT REPRESENT CLIENTS IN TRAFFIC TICKET CASES, but
Driving over the speed limit is a crime, whether it's one mile over or ten. Many cities have "tiered" speed limit fines. In Houston, your fine would be $195 for going 10-14 mph over the speed limit, but only... View More 
I was in an accident and received a ticket for running the red light. I told the officer (truthfully) that there was a tree covering the stoplight and I couldn’t see it from the road. He said to go to court and tell the judge that, and it might be dismissed.
If the police officer... View More
answered on Aug 12, 2022
I recommend that you use the Justia Find a Lawyer tab and search for traffic ticket lawyers in your area----call a few, discuss the specifics of your situation and then hire the one with whom you are most comfortable---this is the best route to maximizing your opportunity to mitigate and perhaps... View More
I would like to get them all resolved/lifted and put on payment plan if that possible
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answered on Aug 12, 2022
It is unlikely an attorney will reach out to you, but it is possible. I recommend that you use the Justia Find a Lawyer tab and search for traffic ticket/criminal defense lawyers in your area----call a few, discuss the specifics of your situation and then hire the one with whom you are most... View More
answered on Aug 4, 2022
Signing a citation has no legal effect; the ticket is just a notice of when and where to appear for court. Paying the fine, however, finalizes the case.
My so. Was involved in an accident. He was given a citation for failure to control speed but he was taken to the hospital under protective custody. One I got the police report there was also a DWI charge. Once he was released from the hospital they showed up at his house with a warrant &... View More
answered on Aug 4, 2022
Yes, your son needs an attorney. Contact a lawyer who practices in the county where the case is filed. Good luck
I had purchased insurance that covers my car only through my dealership(DS). they told me they would be in contact with the insurance company to get the repairs taken care of (they do some in-house repairs and what not) I requested a bill for the impound fees, the car was towed after the wreck 458... View More
answered on Aug 1, 2022
Yes, you have some legal remedies and at this point in time I think you should consult with an accident/injury lawyer to guide you through this process, especially if you have physical injuries. Most accident/injury lawyers will provide a free consul so please take a few of them up on it and then... View More
If this is so then would it vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction like most other rules?
Also, once officer has proclaimed that someone is driving without license especially in written form (e.a. ticket) are they allowed to let that person continue on with their drive after issuing such a... View More
answered on Jul 20, 2022
Short answer: no, it does not matter if an officer writes a citation in pen or pencil.
Jailed in Texas in 2019. Was pulled over in Indiana because I live here now for more then over a year. I sat in Marion county jail for 9 days then they let me go, Texas didn’t wanna come get me. I can’t talk to the D.A they said I have to get a lawyer in Texas to talk to them and cut me a deal... View More
answered on Jun 3, 2022
We cannot call you but you can call any lawyer on this site. Start calling lawyers and I ma sure one will be happy to call the ADA,
Stopped because claimed couldn’t read my license plate. Small town, same officer, seen me several previous times and had followed me 20 minutes before he seen me again to pull me over. I asked what his probable cause was and he said I looked nervous. All I was doing was putting gas in my... View More
answered on May 11, 2022
Your attorney may attempt to get copies of all data and voice recordings sent to that patrol car on that particular day in hopes of discovering whether or not the officer attempted to run your plates.
I'm currently waiting for my court date but at the bottom of the citation where there should be signatures, it's blank. He never asked me to sign and he never signed.
answered on Apr 14, 2022
Signing a ticket or not has no affect on the validity of the charge.
The civilian was his 14 year old son
I'm trying to get my license and I have some failure to appears that are court costs and other costs dating back 10 years or more in various counties. How can I resolve this issue.
answered on Dec 21, 2021
Get a certified complete copy of your driving record. You can get it online. Let an attorney review it and they can tell you what you need to do. You will need to resolve each case where there are FTA's or outstanding fines and costs.
Is my ticket dismissed? What happens if he writes refusual?
answered on Oct 6, 2021
Yes, you have to go to court. The ticket is issued to you in lieu of your being taken into custody. Your signature acknowledges this. Your refusal could have resulted in your being taken into custody. In this instance, he wrote refusal as "his notes" to indicate that he... View More
I recently moved and my insurance sent a letter to my old house saying that my policy was going to end soon. I didnt know this since I was at a new house and they didnt call nor email. During my accident I didnt stop in time at a stop light and rearended the person in front of me. I got cited for... View More
answered on Sep 29, 2021
Contact an attorney in whatever state you moved from who can tell you what the law is on cancellations. Save the paperwork you got that was forwarded. Postmarks are key--sometimes, insurance companies being cheap, they hold their mail for a few days for a bulk rate. That means if the letter was... View More
He gave me a speeding ticket and I tried to explain to him the car that ran away from him was trying to hit me. He left as soon as the cop turned around. I slowed and stopped for the officer and tried to explain the situation
answered on Sep 22, 2021
Sounds like you have a defense to the speeding ticket. Plead "not guilty" and go to trial to present your evidence, be sure to bring independent witnesses or it will be you against the officer. Or you could see if you can go to traffic school. If the care did not hit you and there is... View More
I was pulled over for failure to display my front license plate - upon stop trooper asked if I smoked weed I said yes pointed to my pipe - then got out to get a leash from the trunk for my dog so he could search my car - I didn’t really give permission he just already was on it - so after... View More
answered on May 11, 2021
Once the admission of possession of an illegal substance was made, the officer had a legal right to search your car. Whether the officer was going to "bust up" your car or impound your vehicle to perform an inventory search is speculation. Call your lawyer. Good luck.
If someone received a ticker for Financial Responsibility (No Insurance) and they showed the court they had a policy during the date of ticket is the case dismissed immediately or is the insurance policy verified? Not speaking of fake insurance but if you can't remember if it was cancelled or... View More
answered on May 5, 2021
They will probably verify it unless someone is being lazy.
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