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Speeding penalties TN

Answered 6 years and 2 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Traffic Violations
Go to traffic school.
Go to traffic school.

If the officer checked that my license and vehicle weren't commercial, although both were, could i get that ticket dismissed?

Answered 6 years and 3 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Traffic Violations
Challenge ticket in court.
Challenge ticket in court.

Speeding ticket in Adamsville tn

Answered 6 years and 3 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Traffic Violations
Be sure that you go to the school. Then just go to court on the new ticket and see what happens. Slow Down!
Be sure that you go to the school. Then just go to court on the new ticket and see what happens. Slow Down!

License and court

Answered 6 years and 3 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Traffic Violations
It really depends on how much of an effort he has made to pay off the debt that he owes.
It really depends on how much of an effort he has made to pay off the debt that he owes.

In tn is it fesabal to get a moving violation off my CDL got 14 over in my car 1 year ago and a FTO traffic sighn in Ohio also 1 year old

Answered 6 years and 6 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Traffic Violations
Unfortunately, a speeding ticket can not be removed from you CDL history.
Unfortunately, a speeding ticket can not be removed from you CDL history.

I missed a court date, should I get a lawyer?

Answered 6 years and 6 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Traffic Violations
I would contact the clerk of the court that you missed and explain to them what happened. It may be that the court has a procedure for setting aside the warrant and giving you a new court date. If not, depending on the county where you missed court, a lawyer can usually have the bench warrant set aside and get you a new court date.... Read More
I would contact the clerk of the court that you missed and explain to them what happened. It may be that the court has a procedure for setting aside... Read More

is it legal for police to seize and put a hold on a vehicle for improper tags?

Answered 6 years and 9 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Traffic Violations
Technically, they are suppose to seize the registration and/or license plate if it is knowingly displayed upon a vehicle other than the one for which it was issued. If they do this, then you could not drive the vehicle. They could have allowed you to tow the vehicle somewhere. They obviously thought that there were drugs in the car and when they couldn't find any, they were angry and decided to punish you. ... Read More
Technically, they are suppose to seize the registration and/or license plate if it is knowingly displayed upon a vehicle other than the one for... Read More

Can I file a lawsuit against after being harassing to take me to jail right away if I don’t sign the citation immediately?

Answered 7 years and 5 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Traffic Violations
The only thing that signing the citation does is that you agree to show up at the booking date and/or court. If you had not signed the citation, then you would have been taken to jail. You can not sue because signing was to your advantage.
The only thing that signing the citation does is that you agree to show up at the booking date and/or court. If you had not signed the citation, then... Read More

I have 2 speeding tickets 10 days apart, said to be at 86 and 89 miles/h. driving my infinity G 37 that I was not aware of.

Answered 7 years and 5 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Traffic Violations
Go to dealership and have it fixed. Go to court and show the judge the repair invoice that they were broken and you had them fixed.
Go to dealership and have it fixed. Go to court and show the judge the repair invoice that they were broken and you had them fixed.

What happens if you get a ticket during your speeding ticket probation driving school

Answered 7 years and 6 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Traffic Violations
It would be up to the judge to decide what to do.
It would be up to the judge to decide what to do.

Do I need to keep an Interlock Device in my car after Probation ends?

Answered 7 years and 8 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Traffic Violations
Since you live in Florida, you would need to check with the Florida department that handles the issuance of drivers license.
Since you live in Florida, you would need to check with the Florida department that handles the issuance of drivers license.

Can having no car insurance be a pretext to a traffic stop?

Answered 7 years and 10 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Traffic Violations
It doesn't sound like the officer had probable cause to stop you IF what you say is true AND there are NO additional facts that might explain why the officer stopped you.
It doesn't sound like the officer had probable cause to stop you IF what you say is true AND there are NO additional facts that might explain... Read More

If my car and licence are registered in GA, but I received a parking ticket in Tennessee, what are the consequences of this?

Answered 8 years and a month ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Traffic Violations
Sorry, but i have no idea. You will need to call the GA department that issues drivers license to ask them that question.
Sorry, but i have no idea. You will need to call the GA department that issues drivers license to ask them that question.

how to sue the city of Chattanooga court system

Answered 8 years and a month ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Traffic Violations
You need to file a motion with the court to get the court costs dismissed.
You need to file a motion with the court to get the court costs dismissed.

Revoked licence

Answered 8 years and 2 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Traffic Violations
I don't see any question.
I don't see any question.

How can i avoid losing my license and avoid any jail time?

Answered 8 years and 4 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Traffic Violations
You need to hire an attorney in the county where you are charged to represent you.
You need to hire an attorney in the county where you are charged to represent you.

Traffic ticket

Answered 8 years and 5 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Traffic Violations
If she fails to appear, then a warrant will be issued for her arrest.
If she fails to appear, then a warrant will be issued for her arrest.

Can I sue a City for neglecting to remove tree branches that were blocking a stop sign?

Answered 8 years and 5 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Traffic Violations
yes it can be held liable. Fretwell v. Chaffin, 652 S.W.2d 755 (Tenn.,1983) Statute providing that governmental immunity from suit is removed for any injury caused by defective, unsafe, or dangerous condition of any street, alley, sidewalk or highway, owned and controlled by governmental entity applied in action by motorists against city for negligence in failing to remove foliage which partially obscured stop sign at intersection at which accident occurred. T.C.A. § 29–20–203(a).    ... Read More
yes it can be held liable. Fretwell v. Chaffin, 652 S.W.2d 755 (Tenn.,1983) Statute providing that governmental immunity from suit is removed for any... Read More

Can't remember all the details

Answered 8 years and 6 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Traffic Violations
Let me get this straight. You can't remember all of the details but feel you might be falsely accused?  Maybe you are at fault!
Let me get this straight. You can't remember all of the details but feel you might be falsely accused?  Maybe you are at fault!

I miss my trafic court day on Friday should I turn my self on monday. Well I go to jail that day? Do I need a lawyer to go in?

Answered 8 years and 6 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Traffic Violations
Go to the court on Monday and let them know that you missed court and they will probably give you another court date.
Go to the court on Monday and let them know that you missed court and they will probably give you another court date.

log book violation, not recording 4 days while on vacation and a holiday, is this situation that can be dismissed in court of law

Answered 8 years and 6 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Traffic Violations
Sorry, don't know the law on trucking and logging your time. Contact your truck company.
Sorry, don't know the law on trucking and logging your time. Contact your truck company.

Is it possible to get my driving record expunged

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Traffic Violations
I don't know of any way but your might try asking the Department of Safety.
I don't know of any way but your might try asking the Department of Safety.

HOW CAN YOU FIND OUT HOW MUCH YOUR TRAFFIC FINES ARE FROM DRIVERS LICENSE SUSPENSION THERE ARE SEVERAL TICKETS

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Traffic Violations
Contact the Department of Safety to find out how to get your DL back.
Contact the Department of Safety to find out how to get your DL back.

Can the wrong birthday and vehicle model on a citation dismiss the case?

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Traffic Violations
I don't think so but you can try.
I don't think so but you can try.

Traffic Violation

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Traffic Violations
More than likely just a fine and court costs.
More than likely just a fine and court costs.
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