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answered on Apr 19, 2018
If you went to the courthouse and paid the ticket, there is no reason anything would ever be sent to your house by the court. However, DOL will likely mail you a warning letter for having an infraction appear on your record.
Plus, your intermediate license will get revoked if you get two... View More 
I got 5 years bench probation for the DUI...it has been 6 years so am I safe from getting a probation violation?
answered on Apr 12, 2018
Probably. The five years can get extended in certain circumstances, so someone would have to look at the court docket to confirm that they closed their jurisdiction.
If you didn't have probation violations, and never missed court dates, then it should have closed five years from the... View More
I didn't know it wasent taken care of I wish I did just not sure what steps to take but want to start driving as soon as I can
answered on Mar 29, 2018
If you were 18 at the time, then the only restriction that results from that should be payment of fines. They probably went to collections, so you would have to contact the court and find out how to pay them. Once the fines are taken care of, you are probably clear to apply for a license.... View More
I was pulled over for speeding on the freeway (about 15 over) and I was pulled over by a motorcycle cop. He asked for my license and went back to his bike, but never gave me a warning or a ticket. He just said "that's all I needed" and left? What does that mean? Am I going to receive... View More
answered on Mar 8, 2018
They can write a ticket and mail it to you, that does happen. But it's very rare. If he didn't write it then, that probably means he isn't going to.
But no, no warning necessary. I would make sure your address is correct with DOL to make sure that if he does send you a... View More
What can I do? Can i fight the case if it was my first ticket?
answered on Mar 8, 2018
Sure you can fight it. School zone tickets are obviously expensive, as are violations for no license. It makes a huge difference if you just left your license at home, as opposed to not having a license.
You should really talk to a lawyer who practices in this area of the law in the county... View More
I need this done for employment. Please tell me the procedure and cost associated with this. It is 2nd degree for exhibition of speed
answered on Mar 5, 2018
First or second degree? A first is probably eligible to vacate off your record (if it didn't start out as a DUI), but I don't know of any way to get rid of a second degree.
forgot to mention that it was a camera ticket, was not a traffic stop.
answered on Feb 13, 2018
She will have to contest the ticket. In most jurisdictions, she can sign an affidavit that she was not the driver and the ticket will be dismissed. Check the court's website, she may even be able to do that by mail without making a personal appearance. If you have questions, call the court... View More
I read 2018 officers pocket manual and on pg 2-22 it states- "once you have made a legal stop of a vehicle for a traffic offense, you automatically have the authority to order the occupants to stay inside or to exit the vehicle"
Is this true?
Reason I ask is I was stopped... View More
answered on Jan 18, 2018
Assuming that you were stopped lawfully, and lawfully detained at the time, law enforcement can ask you to exit the vehicle.
I just got the car in my name and my new plates weren't on yet
answered on Jan 8, 2018
Some judges will dismiss if you show the registration. I would probably call the clerk's office at the court where the ticket is filed, and ask them what is common in that particular court. If it is a court that has a prosecutor in it, you can also call their office and ask what your options... View More
is it legal for an officer to drive up behind behind your parked vehicle turn their lights on come in the gas station and say they are arresting you for driving without a license in washington state?
answered on Jan 2, 2018
It can be, if the officer has cause to believe she observed a crime being committed. Most often happens if the officer knows the driver and observes the driving; she can check the driver's license status from her car, and if the driver is suspended or revoked then sure, they can make that... View More
answered on Dec 26, 2017
Many crimes don't have a specific victim. Drug possession and DUI are quick examples.
answered on Dec 12, 2017
Look at your agreement. If it says residents can only park registered vehicles that means fully registered. It's a little persnickety of them but they can tow if they want.
answered on Nov 16, 2017
No one from the court system will intentionally contact her, if that's what you mean.
If you pay the ticket (by going to the courthouse and paying in person), that's the end of the court case. It will appear on your driver's record though, so if you are on her insurance she... View More
If your at fault for a minor accident with no insurance and no license and only phone numbers were exchanged at the time of the accident what kind of legal action can be taken against You? The other party is saying there is alot of damage now what should I do?
answered on Nov 6, 2017
Pay the damage and get a full release of all claims. You could foul things up by not having insurance or a license in which case it's unlikely--but possible--your car could be impounded if you insist on driving it.
After hours was walking bike path which is allowed on city rcw after park hours was in car to leave police came got ticket never asked us why we were there. On ticket he wrote wrong year of the car also in his official statement. Can it be dropped for that reason. It's a jury trial officer is... View More
answered on Oct 26, 2017
Why on earth are you doing a jury trial pro se? No, the errors on the citation aren't going to get you a dismissal. No, you do not NEED to subpoena the officer, unless you really want him to be there. I can't imagine the city can put on their case without him, so they will subpoena him.
Person was arrested yesterday and has 3 warrants for unpaid traffic tickets. Curious how long they may have to serve in jail. They also had their license suspended years ago so they were originally arrested for driving without a license.
answered on Oct 26, 2017
I would have to have some more detail. Traffic "tickets" usually means infractions, like speeding. Warrants can't be issued on those though, so I'm not sure what you mean.
Unpaid infractions result in a suspension, and driving while suspended is a crime. If that is what... View More
I failed to transfer a car title into my name within 45 days of receiving it as a gift.
I was gifted a car from my parents about 1 year ago and never transferred the title into my name because I haven't driven the car at all since then and was fine with paying a $125 late fee. What I... View More
answered on Oct 20, 2017
As far as I know, it's only a crime to DRIVE the car if the registration isn't transferred in 45 days. If you aren't driving it, no crime. No reason for the auditor's office to report you, and I can't imagine they would even if you did drive the car there.... View More
Our son was uninsured when he drove his vehicle and was hit by a commercial van April 2017. The police report says it wasn't his fault, and the driver of the van stated at the scene it was *his* fault. The police report states our son is V2 and V1 was at fault. Our son received a citation in... View More
answered on Oct 14, 2017
First get court records, contact dmv see what you can do.
Second if that doesn't work contact your state legislators.
If he was hurt in the crash, contact a member of the State of Washington Trial Lawyers Assn--they give free consults.
answered on Oct 12, 2017
Call the court and ask them, that is probably the easiest way.
They will be sending you a summons for a court date, and that will have the case number on it if you don't mind waiting.
Or you could find it on line, https://dw.courts.wa.gov/index.cfm?fa=home.fmcd&terms=accept
Uninsured vehicle and the person driving it doesn't own the car. Does the uninsured vehicle ticket go to the person driving it or the owner of the vehicle
answered on Oct 6, 2017
Driver.
(1)(a) No person may OPERATE a motor vehicle subject to registration under chapter 46.16A RCW in this state unless the person is insured under a motor vehicle liability policy with liability limits of at least the amounts provided in RCW 46.29.090, is self-insured as provided in... View More
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