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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Georgia on
Q: Is my wife at fault?

My wife got T bones by a car not paying attention, she was driving through the light and a truck cut her off at the intersection causing her to be stuck so when the in coming traffic came the driver was not paying attention and hit her

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Oct 25, 2024

A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for over two weeks. This may be more of a "Car Accident" question than a traffic ticket question. At any rate, she is not liable if she had no reason to anticipate the truck's maneuver. She also has the strong... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Georgia on
Q: Do I have to sign a ticket in the state of Georgia

My friend and I were pulled over for going to slow in the left lane. Mine you there were no cars behind her, she had went around a truck and stayed in the left lane. The officer stated that she was driving to slow 48 in a 55 zone. Other cars need to pass that was going faster. The only cars were... View More

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answered on Oct 23, 2024

Signing a ticket is not an admission of guilt, but rather, acknowledgement of the court date on it. It is important to note that most moving violations in Georgia are considered criminal misdemeanors, meaning that they are punishable by up to 12 months in jail and a $1,000 fine. Additionally,... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Virginia on
Q: Did 46.2-1014 high mount brake not working give reasonable suspicion to make traffic stop in 2014
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answered on Oct 23, 2024

In 2014, yes. As of 2021, the Virginia Code was amended to label a number of traffic infractions "secondary violations" which, standing alone, do not justify a traffic stop. But this new rule is not retroactive to traffic stops from 2014.

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2 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Virginia on
Q: Will I get a ticket for passing a stopped school bus?

I passed a school bus that was pulled to the side of the road at an entrance road. It had hazards and the yellow warning lights but no red lights and no arm deployed. Another school bus in between us passed in the same manner as I did. After that bus passed I waited a second or two and the stopped... View More

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answered on Oct 25, 2024

Yellow warning lights begin to deviate from their intended purpose if they're left on indefinitely. I have seen this behavior before from some school bus drivers and it is a problem for other motorists who have to decide how to proceed. It sounds like you took reasonable precautions before... View More

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Q: How to I file an appeal for a bench trial which is a jury trial right now?

I (uneducated about the difference) requested a jury trial when I was asked if I wanted a jury or bench trial. I’m wondering how I can file an appeal.

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answered on Oct 21, 2024

If you filed the demand for jury trial in a city, recorders or magistrate court, your case may have already been transferred to a state or superior court for the trial. Regardless, you can switch to a bench trial merely by filing a document known as a "Waiver of Jury Trial" with the clerk... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets and DUI / DWI for Texas on
Q: Can I say CORPUS DELICTI against traffic violations.
John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Oct 18, 2024

Absolutely. It won't prevent you from receiving a citation or from being arrested for a serious violation like DWI. But you can certainly say it if you like.

Whether you say it or not, the principle of corpus delicti applies, and the State must present sufficient evidence to prove...
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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for New Mexico on
Q: Is it possible to remove an old driving ticket from your record?

It’s for a company that says I’m not able to drive with three. It’s really impacting me badly. I can pay I just need it to be removed.

Lee Green
Lee Green
answered on Oct 17, 2024

It is possible to get some types of tickets removed from your record. The legal process in New Mexico is called a petition for expungement. The statute is Section 29-3A-4 and 29-3A-5. Check out NMOneSource (nmonesource.com). It's a really great free resource with all of New Mexico's laws... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for New Jersey on
Q: What does a zero- point traffic violation mean? In what type of situation does this violation apply?

The violation is failure to change lanes for an emergency vehicle. This is very serious. However, it is classified as a zero-point violation. The ticket that the person received was mailed, because the officer that signed the ticket was not present at the alleged violation event. The officer... View More

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Oct 16, 2024

Failure to change lanes 39:4-92.2 which should be the violation your charged with has 2 points. I suggest hiring a lawyer to try to get these points reduced. You may be looking at the old law as prior to 2020 it was a zero point ticket. Most of us traffic ticket lawyers offer a free in office... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Washington on
Q: i was pulled over and they charged me for going 8 over limit and not having insurance do i have a chance to win

if i fight is it possible to win

Antone Alfred Weber
Antone Alfred Weber
answered on Oct 12, 2024

If you actually had insurance but could not provide proof at the time it is an easy dismissal. As to the speeding ticket, it will depend on what court your hearing will be in. Judges do not all rule the same. Officer do not all write their reports the same: some make mistakes that we can take... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Virginia on
Q: Received a speeding ticket 44MPH in a 25MPH zone. Clean record & going to court. What should I expect? Plea- not guilty.
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answered on Oct 11, 2024

Generally what the courts do depends on your speed and driving history. Most judges look at the last 5 years. Many judges will offer driving school to reduce or dismiss if you were polite and have a very good driving record and haven't done driving school in the last 5 years.

Unless...
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Q: I need help on deciding if too get a lawyer or not
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answered on Oct 22, 2024

Generally it's best to have a lawyer if you're charged with a misdemeanor or felony. And sometimes even traffic violations can result in job loss, license suspensions or greatly increased insurance. It's usually best to have an attorney if you can afford it but if you're not... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Virginia on
Q: I just wanted too know what I will be facing going too court on Tuesday for reckless driving second offense have -11

I just wanted too know what I will be facing if I was too go too court without a lawyer I just got off driving probation and my points is -11 and my speed was 79/35 and I went too get my car calibrated it was off by one and I took a class so my points went down too -11 it was -16 at first

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answered on Oct 3, 2024

They're probably not going to reduce it for you. And you might get some jail time. You haven't approached at the correct way. There's a better way to approach that. But honestly, a case like that requires good legal representation because you've got a pretty bad driving record... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for California on
Q: just bought a car. Driving because gf gets migranes with the weather. Pulled over for "speeding" car gets towed. Just

Here. No support. Said I needed IID. but I didnt. Could've let my gf drive home. Forced to walk home 7 miles on freeway. Officer said " take it up with the judge" no empathy or understanding/compassion for us and our only family vehicle. That's the law though right? Because I... View More

Robert Kane
Robert Kane
answered on Oct 3, 2024

Who said you needed an IID? The problem is you clain to have a built in excuse to drive illegally because you can simply claim she's having a migraine every time you get pulled over with her in the car. I doubt the "we would be forced to walk home 7 miles on freeway" excuse is going... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Traffic Tickets for New York on
Q: Does the supporting deposition have to be served to me?

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Zev Goldstein
Zev Goldstein
answered on Sep 26, 2024

If you hired a lawyer, you should really address all questions to him/her.

Assuming you don't have a lawyer, there is a lot of case law on where the supporting deposition gets served by mail.

If you have a lawyer on file with the court, the supporting deposition has to be...
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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Gov & Administrative Law and Traffic Tickets for Tennessee on
Q: Do you have to pay parking tickets issued by a public university? What can they do if you don’t?

I’ve received a few parking tickets from the University of Tennessee. I was wondering what would happen if I don’t pay them and if there are any repercussions to not doing so.

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answered on Sep 25, 2024

Parking Tickets are rarely moving violations, so do not go on your MVR. You can be sued for the money, and if the same Court that hears your Parking Tickets also has a Rule of the Road Violation before it, you will have to pay the Parking Citations prior to dealing with the other Offenses cited.

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Q: Do all vehicles got to have a third brake light to be on aby georgia roads. Most older cars doesn't have a third brake
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answered on Sep 23, 2024

The Federal government through the NHTSA mandated that all cars manufactured from 1986 and on to to have the third brake light. Georgia law requires that if a car was manufactured with two brake lights, both must be operational (OCGA 40-6-25(b)) and in general that all brake lights work properly... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets and Juvenile Law for Minnesota on
Q: How long will a minor in possession of alcohol stay on my record after I pay the fine?

It looks like I can pay the fine and no court date is needed.

Thomas C Gallagher
Thomas C Gallagher
answered on Sep 20, 2024

Normally forever. Exception: expungement possibility. But if the defendant instead sets up a court date and gets a prosecutor to agree to an outcome that will eventually avoid a conviction (Continuance for Dismissal, or Stay of Adjudication), then upon successful completion of the period of the... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Minnesota on
Q: Minor in Possession 340A.503.3 but case type is Crim/Traf Non-Mand. I was walking not driving and it looks like this sh

Driver box is checked but it looks like I can just pay a $180 fine? I'm so confused, I was walking and not driving. It also is labeled as a misdemeanor but from what I can tell this should be a petty misdemeanor?

Thomas C Gallagher
Thomas C Gallagher
answered on Sep 20, 2024

Some Minnesota misdemeanors are treated as "payable offenses" by Minnesota courts, meaning the defendant can be convicted by paying a fine without a court appearance. But taka a look at Minnesota Statutes Section 171.173, saying that such a conviction would trigger a suspension of... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for California on
Q: Can you still get your provisional license after you’ve gotten a traffic citation with your permit?

My 16 year old daughter was driving alone in the morning headed to school, and failed to stop for the school bus who was beginning to put their stop sign and flashing lights, the officer then pulled her over and only gave her a ticket for the school bus not for driving alone with a permit. But she... View More

Maurice Mandel II
Maurice Mandel II
answered on Sep 19, 2024

The law is not clear on what will happen because your daughter committed multiple violations. Until licensed, she is not allowed to drive alone, this is one of the laws she must learn, it applies to her no excuses, as all of the vehicle code applies to drivers. Of course the failure to stop for the... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Traffic Tickets for Illinois on
Q: My husband caused an accident and was issued a citation for running a red light. No injuries. Court appearance required.

My husband, 28, has a clean driving record prior to this incident. He got t-boned in an intersection and was issued a citation from the reporting officer for running a red light. The officer told him, because it was a collision, that traffic court is required. Why is that?? Will it be considered... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 17, 2024

An Illinois traffic ticket defense attorney should advise, but you await a response for over a week. The short answer in most places is that it shouldn't be considered reckless driving if it didn't involve speeding, a distraction, or other factors. In many instances, it would be failing... View More

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