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answered on Oct 23, 2025

Imagine if you were a prosecuting attorney and someone said they were speeding because it was dark and they were unfamiliar with the area. That would seem like good two good reasons to slow down.

Obviously speeding due to not seeing a sign that reduced the speed limit makes sense. I think... View More

Based on my experience handling traffic tickets in Missouri for the past 16 years, I think it's doubtful that the Prosecutor will care that you were unfamiliar with the area or that there was poor visibility. Your speed wasn't very high and you have a clean record, so that will help your... View More

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answered on Oct 23, 2025

The court nor the Prosecuting Attorney will not be likely to dismiss the ticket due to this oversight on the officer's part.

Your question indicates that you may have a dispute about the officer's allegation. Your best bet is to find an attorney in the area to represent you so... View More

Your boyfriend can hire a traffic ticket attorney to represent him in court, so your boyfriend won't have to appear in person. Depending on which court the ticket is being prosecuted in, it's very likely that your attorney can get the speeding ticket amended to a non-moving, no-point... View More

The statute of limitations is 1 year for speeding tickets in Missouri. The Prosecutor has up to 1 year from the date when the ticket was issued to file the charge. So, if the police officer issued the ticket to you on January 1, 2023, the Prosecutor must file the charge within 1 year of that date.... View More

You can hire a traffic ticket lawyer to represent you and resolve the old traffic ticket. The attorney can confirm that you don't have a warrant, and they can also get your "No Proof of Insurance" ticket dismissed if you have proof that your vehicle was insured on the date when you... View More

A Missouri attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for over two weeks. Until you speak with a local attorney, minor traffic tickets do not usually prohibit people from continuing to drive, as long as a suspension or revocation is not involved. Just to be on the safe side, you... View More

You can hire a traffic law attorney to represent you for your 3 tickets. You will need to provide proof of insurance, and proof that the damages have been paid for. Depending on which court this is being prosecuted in, how bad your driving record is, and much the damage to the victim's vehicle... View More

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answered on Mar 21, 2024

In Brendlin v. California, the Supreme Court held that passengers in a vehicle are seized just like drivers during a traffic stop, meaning they are entitled to challenge the legality of the stop. This principle applies regardless of the vehicle's nature, be it personal or commercial. So, if... View More

The prosecutor has up to 1 year from the date when the tickets were issued to file the charges against you. In some courts in Missouri, tickets were not filed until the day before the 1-year statute of limitations expired. And then it can take several months for the court clerk to file the tickets... View More

It may take a few weeks for your ticket to be filed on Casenet. You can hire a traffic ticket lawyer to get your ticket amended (reduced) to a non-moving, no-point infraction such as Illegal Parking. You won't have to appear in court. Most traffic ticket lawyers offer a free consultation and... View More

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answered on Feb 9, 2024

If you fail to appear in court for a traffic or DUI/DWI case in Missouri because you are unable to afford travel to another state, this can lead to serious consequences, including the issuance of a warrant for your arrest. However, going to jail is not automatic upon failing to appeal or appear; it... View More

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answered on Nov 10, 2025

You are facing a very serious citation; 106 mph in a 70 mph zone will be treated harshly in any Missouri court, and as a commercial driver the stakes are higher. A conviction can bring a substantial fine, points, insurance spikes, and employer scrutiny; in aggravated cases prosecutors also file... View More

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answered on Nov 5, 2025

That’s a very understandable concern, especially when you were trying to make a careful decision under difficult conditions. Missouri statute RSMo 304.012 covers careless and imprudent driving, which is treated as a misdemeanor. However, since this is your first offense, there were no injuries or... View More

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answered on Nov 5, 2025

That’s a stressful situation, especially when you were just trying to make a safe decision under confusing conditions. The Missouri statute RSMo 304.012 deals with careless and imprudent driving, which is typically treated as a misdemeanor. While the law technically allows for jail time, that is... View More

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answered on Nov 5, 2025

That must feel overwhelming, especially with the stress of a court appearance coming up. The Missouri statute RSMo 304.012 covers careless and imprudent driving, which is treated as a misdemeanor offense. While the law allows for possible jail time, first-time offenders almost never face that... View More

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answered on Nov 5, 2025

That’s a reasonable concern, especially if this is your first time facing a traffic-related charge. Missouri statute RSMo 304.012 generally covers careless and imprudent driving, which means driving in a way that endangers others or property. It is considered a misdemeanor offense, but since this... View More

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answered on Nov 4, 2025

It sounds like you've got multiple ticket able offenses. You should bring updated proof of insurance with you to court and the prosecuting attorney will likely dismiss the no insurance ticket. They would likely want to you plead guilty to the other offense. You could also hire a lawyer to... View More

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answered on Oct 31, 2025

Yes, you can challenge these charges if you have credible evidence showing that the interlock violation was due to a **Smart Start reporting error** and that your vehicle was in the body shop during the alleged disconnection period. Courts often consider maintenance or repair-related disconnections... View More

Your options are: 1) you can plead guilty as charged, 2) plead not guilty and request a trial, or 3) hire an attorney to get your ticket amended to a non-moving, no-point infraction. You won't have to appear in court if you hire an attorney to represent you. You will have to pay a fine and... View More