A Pennsylvania attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. You may have resolved this or rescheduled this by now. A local traffic ticket defense attorney should advise here (I can't speak for Pennsylvania, but nationwide, it is common for failure-to-yield violations... View More

A Pennsylvania attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. This is an open-ended question - the answer could fill volumes, based on tactics used in court for impeaching witnesses. These could be found under state and federal rules of evidence.

The short answer to... View More

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answered on Feb 23, 2024

In Pennsylvania, if your brother was stopped for driving an unregistered vehicle without a license and you were mistakenly associated with the offense, but the mistake has been acknowledged by the police after reviewing body cam footage, any wrongful entries on your driving record should be... View More

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answered on Jan 30, 2024

In Pennsylvania, it is indeed possible to receive a ticket for driving without a license without being cited for the initial reason for the traffic stop. Law enforcement officers have discretion in issuing citations, and it's not uncommon for them to issue a ticket for a more serious violation... View More

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answered on Jan 26, 2024

There is no specific mention of "statutory jurisdiction" in the U.S. Constitution. However, the concept of statutory jurisdiction falls under Congress' authority to establish federal courts and prescribe their jurisdiction under Article III, Section 1 and Article I, Section 8 of the... View More

The U.S. Constitution grants powers to courts under Article III. I'm not certain if uses the term "statutory jurisdiction," but it outlines the extent of judicial powers in Section 2, " ...to all cases of admiralty and maritime jurisdiction; to controversies to which the United... View More

If the incident occurred on 7/24/23 and the citation was not filed until 11/29/23, you *may* have a statutory defense. 42 Pa.C.S. 5553(a) requires summary offenses under the vehicle code (Title 75) to be filed within thirty days of the offense. However, there are two exceptions which may be... View More

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answered on Jan 8, 2024

If you are pulled over in Pennsylvania and the officer discovers your license is suspended, even if it's from North Carolina, they have the authority to take it. Driving with a suspended license is a violation of law, regardless of the state where the license was issued. The fact that you were... View More

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answered on Nov 24, 2023

If you were pulled over and feel you were wrongly accused of a traffic violation, especially as a CDL holder, it's important to handle the situation carefully, as traffic violations can have a significant impact on your professional driving record.

First, make sure to document all the... View More

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answered on Nov 10, 2025

You are not being charged with DUI; your issue is the potential underage drinking charge under Pennsylvania’s law for minors possessing or consuming alcohol. Since you were 17 and not the driver, the Commonwealth would have to prove that you knowingly consumed or possessed alcohol, and that... View More

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answered on Oct 30, 2025

It can feel confusing to be pulled over and then not receive a ticket or any paperwork afterward. In Pennsylvania, if the officer did not issue you a citation on the spot, you might still receive one by mail. Officers sometimes submit speeding citations electronically, and it can take several days... View More

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answered on Oct 23, 2025

Frankly, it is difficult defense speeding tickets because all the Ofc has to do was identify you and present the paperwork about the speed timing device to the Judge. However, many officers are willing to decrease your speed to lessen your points. My best advice is to hire an experienced traffic... View More

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answered on Oct 13, 2025

It’s understandable that you’re concerned about the long-term effects of this ticket, especially since even a reduced charge still carries 4 points and could impact your insurance premiums. In Pennsylvania, once a speeding violation reaches that point level, it stays on your record and may... View More

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answered on Sep 24, 2025

If your Pennsylvania license is suspended due to a DUI, you cannot simply transfer your license to another state without addressing that suspension. Both Tennessee and Michigan will check your driving record through the National Driver Register, a federal database that flags suspended or revoked... View More

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answered on Sep 21, 2025

The first step is to carefully review the citation and any police report related to your stop sign incident. Take note of any ambiguities, inconsistencies, or unclear language in the written charge. Ambiguities can sometimes be used to question the accuracy or validity of the citation in court.... View More

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answered on Sep 12, 2025

In Pennsylvania, a traffic ticket typically requires you, as the defendant, to enter a plea of guilty, not guilty, or no contest. An officer does not have the legal authority to enter a plea on your behalf without your consent. Pleas are personal and must reflect your own decision about how to... View More

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answered on Sep 8, 2025

First, you should carefully review the citation once it arrives and note the deadline for responding or entering a plea. In Pennsylvania, speeding violations can carry points that accumulate on your driving record and could lead to license suspension if too many points are assessed. Since you... View More

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answered on Sep 8, 2025

Appealing a guilty plea or sentence in Pennsylvania can be challenging, especially if the plea was entered knowingly and voluntarily. The main benefit of an appeal would be if there were legal errors during the plea process, such as inadequate advice from counsel or procedural mistakes by the... View More

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answered on Sep 2, 2025

It makes sense that you’d feel confused after not being told about a ticket during the stop, only to receive one in the mail later. The officer may have filed the citation electronically after the fact, which is why you didn’t receive paperwork at the scene. Still, you do have the right to... View More

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answered on Sep 2, 2025

In Philadelphia, a red light camera ticket like the one you received is treated as a civil violation, not a moving violation. That means if you simply pay the \$183 fine, it will not add points to your driving record or increase your insurance rates. Payment closes the matter, but it also means you... View More