QUESTION
Can I ignore a jaywalking ticket if the cop listed wrong information?
Asked on Jul 18th, 2013 on DUI/DWI - Michigan
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I received a jaywalking ticket from a cop who listed my information incorrectly.
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Michael J. Breczinski
No you can't. You will get either a judgment or warrant against you if you do.
Answered on Jul 24th, 2013 at 7:54 PM
No you can't, because a warrant will be issued, and you will face a misdemeanor FTA charge.
Answered on Jul 19th, 2013 at 2:28 PM
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You should go talk to the court clerk and see what you need to do. If you ignore it the court may issue a warrant for your arrest.
Answered on Jul 19th, 2013 at 10:59 AM
Incorrect information on a ticket can be corrected by the police officer at any time, up to and including the court date. Usually, incorrect information is not enough to justify dismissing a ticket, unless the address of the location of the offense is wrong.
Answered on Jul 19th, 2013 at 10:57 AM
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Just because there are "typos" on the ticket (like listing your wrong date of birth or driver license number, for example) does not necessarily mean the case will be automatically dismissed outright. Your better bet is to request a court date and try to negotiate a deal to minimize the impact of the ticket on your criminal record, or, if the ticket is simply a civil infraction and not a misdemeanor, to request a reduction of the fine.
Answered on Jul 19th, 2013 at 10:41 AM
Dennis P. Mikko
Do not ignore the ticket. You may have a defense if it was not properly filled out. To assert that defense you will have to respond to the ticket. You should consult an attorney to assist you in this matter.
Answered on Jul 19th, 2013 at 10:32 AM