I do not recommend just paying it, which is a conviction. Go to Court in a respectful manner with enough cash to pay whatever the Judge orders. Some type of Diversion might occur, and it cannot get worse.
Generally in civil cases, a default judgment will go down against you. In a criminal case, the judge will issue capias for your arrest or a failure to appear arrest warrant. Some civil cases could result in contempt jail time, and some rule of the road violations will also result in a suspended... Read more »
DUI By Consent, Underage Drinking, Contributing to Delinquency, Etc.
The prosecution has the burden of proof and at trial would call the law enforcement officer who would identify you as the operator of a vehicle which was exceeding the speed limit. You or your attorney can question the law enforcement officer as to the inconsistencies however, the officer would... Read more »
They can ask you or any of the traffic schools. But usually you will get away with going to school again and submitting the Certificate. Sometime the school will not allow you to attend.
I was given a speeding ticket 24 days ago and the officer still hasn't turned it in to the station. I have now called 3 times and still nothing. What happens if they don't turn in the ticket within the 30 days?
TN LEOs have a year to initiate a misdemeanor prosecution. You should continue to call the Sessions or City Court that you think is involved. But if you were not arrested, the Court Date should appear on the Citation.
Went to court and the judge was late so the attorney assisting is the one who made the call to move my date to a new court room due to feeling like I should have received a reckless driving charge. Can they add that?
You need an attorney to represent you so that things like what you described do not continue to happen. An accusation of exceeding the speeding limit by over 60 mph is not going to get you any sympathy but if you have an attorney he should be able to keep your from getting railroaded.
I explained to the officer I had just pulled out which was true and could not have reached that speed in the amount of time from which I was stopped. I was before 6am and dark and the officer was heading in the opposite way but stated I was clocked by radar. I have a Mustang, it is a 2 door vehicle... Read more »
No. General Sessions allows oral amendments quickly for the State, if needed. Either hire an Attorney or represent yourself in a respectful manner. Bring cash for the costs.
What is your question? If this concerns a Traffic Violation, then your attorney needs the medical record so he can talk to the DA. Such records are heresay but sometimes help.
Will I be charged with a misdemeanor
Apparently you already received a Misdemeanor Citation, or you would be in jail. The 43 over is 8 points added to your your MVR. 3 more points in a year and you lose your TNDL. Go to Court in a respectful manner with cash to pay the Court. Some type of Diversion or a lesser speed plea might... Read more »
I am going to be out of the country at the date assigned on my ticket and am choosing to just mail in payment instead. Can I mail in payment for my ticket in Tennessee (Sumner County - Portland, TN) without having to physically attend court in person?
You will need to call the Court Clerk and ask. That will be a conviction with points added to your MVR.
It has been suggested to me that I pay online and take the 6 points because if I went to court they could add a reckless driving charge. This is my first ticket in years so I have no points. I was also told that the DA would probably not work with me. The ticket was issued by a Tennessee State... Read more »
Who told you that the DA would probably not work with you? And he may not, however he may work with a traffic ticket attorney representing you. My recommendation is that you contact a few traffic ticket or criminal defense attorneys in the jurisdiction where the ticket was issued----discuss your... Read more »
You can be sued in civil court
I have a South Carolina license. When I received the citation in Tennessee I gave him my South Carolina Drivers license. On my citation it has my old Tennessee address and old Tennessee license number.
Sessions Court can and will make amendments to the Citation for the State. Appear respectfully in Court and maybe it will go well. You might want to hire an attorney.
They are colored red, yellow, blue, and green. They have multiple modes like alternating blinking, slow fade, and constant.
There's a chance you could get stopped for unauthorized use of lights, especially blinking blue and red.
There is no set Bond amount. Every Judge/Magistrate sets different amounts. Put some money together, get a Bondsman ready, and turn yourself in. You might want to hire an attorney now.
The ticket was for 70 in a 55. With the incorrect information, would this be grounds to dismiss the citation?
General Sessions is not a Court of record, so amendments of the Citation are easy. Appear respectfully in Court and after informing the DA/Judge of the mistakes, see if there is some way that no points go on your MVR for the last year.
First of all I was not going 97 but the only proof I have is mine and my husband's word I had just left a rest stop and pulled out on the highway behind 2 diesel trucks going 67 mph I had finger on my cruise control button waiting to get up to 70 to push it
The cop made several... Read more »
Hire an attorney to represent you. Apparently you do not know when Court is, and definitely need someone's help. A conviction would be several points on your MVR. Some type of diversion or a 4 mph over might be available.
In the country side north of Nashville, doing 55 around a bend, it’s foggy; cop goes past us. I slowed down even more. He turned around and followed me from about 30 yards back for a mile and a half. When he pulled us over he was being an A$$ about where we were and I even showed him on my... Read more »
General Sessions is not a Court of record, so amending the Citation is easy. You will need to appear in Court in a respectful fashion, and possibly hire a TN attorney. Sending in the Citation with money is a Conviction worth 4 points on a TN MVR, which will mailed to OR.
If the Judge allows you to attend Class instead of being convicted, then he will take it under advisement and order you to attend Class. It is a form of Judicial Diversion.
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