I did a trial by declaration for a traffic citation in 2022 based off the court rules I was under the impression and was told if I was found guilty I would receive the notice by us mail no later then 2 weeks. I received in my mailbox just last week an order for me to appear by phone to a show cause... Read more »
answered on May 22, 2023
Courts process a lot of traffic tickets, but no need to treat defendants gruffly. Obviously, you have stepped afoul of the Court rules regarding processing your ticket. Today most traffic tickets carry with them penalty assessments and court fees so a fine of $100 can easily reach $500. Courts... Read more »
Me too please keep my tint due to my anxiety disorder. The tint has been a tremendous help to me and no longer need 60 pills/mo (for many years) to leave the house. My issue is that the court is asking for me to send any evidence in by a certain date for a trial without appearing and the decision... Read more »
answered on May 22, 2023
Sorry to hear about your situation. Usually the Court makes an exception to the tinted window law if you have a visual impairment that requires additional tinting. But if you have a legitimate medical need you may be able to convince the court to dismiss. An alternative is to plead guilty and pay... Read more »
Without giving away too much information: I was positioned a parking lot positioned east headed south back towards my hometown. I was making a left turn as the collision happened. We got tboned by a car in the passing lane and the blame was unfairly put on me. I received a citation for careless... Read more »
answered on Jul 13, 2021
I am so sorry to hear that you were involved in an automobile accident. You mentioned, "we", so I hope everyone is alright. It is even worse when you get blamed and cited for an accident. First, I can understand the frustration. You must set aside your feeling of being "wronged"... Read more »
answered on Jul 5, 2021
If the prosecution wants to proceed on this, then you will not get it dismissed on that basis only. The prosecution must prove each and every element of its case against you, which essentially is that you were operating a vehicle over the speed limit within its jurisdiction-----if the law... Read more »
I was coming up he was coming down the blind curve. Cliff on my side. One lane road. I swerved to avoid hitting him and he never even hit the brakes. My insurance lapses by a few weeks due to covid related financial issues. I have court coming up to contest the traffic ticket they gave me which was... Read more »
answered on Nov 26, 2020
Since you were hit by a cop in the state of Oregon, tort claim notice will need to be received by the employer and/or city/county/state attorney of the cop who hit you within 180 days. The hearing for the ticket will be important, as the judge will be determining weather or not you were at fault... Read more »
This fine is devastating and seems way out of line with the infraction. There was no one at the intersection (except the officer), he was driving under the speed limit, and he made a conscious decision when he saw the stop sign that it would be safer to drive through it than to slam on the breaks.... Read more »
answered on Jul 10, 2020
That fine is the maximum fine for a class A misdemeanor.
Typically, that is not the fine that is imposed (at least I have never seen it/heard about it being imposed).
Your son would be wise to get an attorney, prior to his court date. In my opinion, it is usually best to find an... Read more »
Suspended if I don’t make a Minimum payment if 1000 down and 100 a month. When I got in the accident I had just bought a car the night before from a personal buyer and had not had a chance to put insurance on it in the less the lab 24 hours after having it. I bought the car on 4/20/20 at 7pm, and... Read more »
answered on Jun 5, 2020
you asked this twice. Check the answer I and others gave. This looks like an identical post.
Suspended if I don’t make a Minimum payment if 1000 down and 100 a month. When I got in the accident I had just bought a car the night before from a personal buyer and had not had a chance to put insurance on it in the less the lab 24 hours after having it. I bought the car on 4/20/20 at 7pm, and... Read more »
answered on Jun 5, 2020
First, the collection agency is collecting a debt. They are not the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and have no power to suspend your driving privilege. Second, you mentioned "grace" period. Did your insurance company deny coverage for this accident even though you just bought the car?... Read more »
Jan second said person got convicted of duii for illegal drugs. He knew his licence was suspended and so not driving, then a week ago he was told by a police officer face to face he was valid to drive, said person confirmed this three times in the week via phoning the dmv. Tonight he was pulled... Read more »
answered on May 4, 2018
This is an incredibly frustrating situation. Unfortunately, bad advice is not a defense. However it can be incredibly mitigating.
The notice issue could possibly be a defense, but, most of the time when someone is convicted of a DUII they sign a suspension notice right there in court.
I recently got a dui, driving home at 1am alone, while under the influence of marijuana.
I wasnt parting all night, I was on campus working all that night.
this is my first offense.
answered on May 4, 2018
You need to speak with a DUII attorney as soon as possible. It sounds like (from your question) that you are thinking about doing this alone. You should re-think that, even if you are eligible for diversion.
Getting into diversion is not the hard part of dealing with a first time DUII... Read more »
I was involved in accident in Oregon . The officer wrote me a ticket for wreck less driving warning which Idint know can it be challenged ? Now I am looking to work for different company & it's showing up on my record I am holding a Cdl license . & new company won't hire me.
answered on Nov 11, 2017
if the officer gave you a tix it probably was no a warning......it was a citation for a misdemeanor Reckless Driving.
as a misdemeanor it carries a potential jail sentence but handled correctly, at least in california, with a lawyer and a good excuse you would not do any jail time in most... Read more »
I read that as long as it's used for farm work, isn't loaded over 8,000 pounds and isn't wider than 8 1/2 feet it could qualify as an Implement of husbandry. Is this correct, seeing how the Suburban isn't 8 1/2 feet wide and wasn't pulling a trailer or was it loaded with... Read more »
answered on Sep 11, 2017
Let's see you want to get out of something and think a judge or cop will be really sympathetic with a stretch like this.
If you are a AAA member your motor club can at least help you with background on the definitition. Generally the laws are written that if it walks like a duck and... Read more »
answered on Aug 25, 2017
For traffic violations, paying a fine and entering a plea by mail is beneficial in that it allows a person to avoid appearing and waiting in court, only to pay the same amount of money that they would if they went to court.
There benefits to appearing in court and entering a plea of no... Read more »
I requested discovery for the officer's notes and they asked for 'reverse-discovery' from me. I hope that clears up the ambiguity.
answered on Aug 25, 2017
Your question is a bit ambiguous. It isn't so much a matter of discovery as it is that your declaration would be considered your testimony, and it isn't going to be hidden from the opposing party. If you are asking if you should send a copy of your declaration to the opposing side (law... Read more »
answered on Aug 25, 2017
The number you have listed 17CR54394 looks to be a criminal case, which is a number the court assigned. The numbers on the citation are often internal numbers, think of a checkbook and your check number, a way to track things. If you want further clarification you should contact the Clerks office... Read more »
I work for a car sharing company and the employer wants the employees to pay for parking tickets, loading zone tickets, or any city parking violations. If they think the employee is responsible. The thing is our app and software if very glitchy and a work in progress so they can't really track... Read more »
answered on Apr 4, 2017
Assuming we are talking about Uber or Lyft or the like, the question is still whether or not you are an employee or independent contractor. If the later, then the contractor would be. If the former, if the ticket goes to you as an employee, then the employee likely needs to since illegal acts are... Read more »
answered on Sep 8, 2016
No hearing is held that day. Call the court or go the next day to find out when the hearing is supposed to be.
DMV said he has to write a letter saying i didnt know so that I can get my license unsuspended and get a removal of a ticket for $400. However he was on bench probation at the time of the accident but he did have an SR-22. if he writes that letter what happens to him? Does he get put back on... Read more »
answered on Aug 7, 2016
This the guy who took your keys? Thought I answered that. In any event, he should ask his lawyer. I would advise you get the letter, he put you in the jam, if his sorry self is back inside you can look for someone who won't leave you high and dry.
I know, deep down inside he's a... Read more »
I received a citation for speeding. The officer put on the citation that I was driving a 1984 Volvo 240, when I was driving a 1996 Honda Accord. Also the last digit of my license plate is wrong on the citation. Also the officer said I was going 85 MPH in a 65 MPH zone which is 11-20 MPH over the... Read more »
answered on Jul 7, 2016
It would still be worth fighting, mostly over the amount over, but don't hold your breath that the judge will dismiss just on the other errors.
I was hit by a person merging into my lane earlier, they told me I was at fault, that I hit them because they were in front of me and I rammed them. The scuffs are on the back of my car and there is a dent on their front left side of their car. I was uninsured (paid my insurance right after,... Read more »
answered on May 23, 2016
Without looking, I believe there is a provision that allows you to escape any serious issues if you purchase insurance right away.
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