J. Randell Stevens's Answers

Can I get Texas speeding ticket withdrawn because ticket says 65mph speed limit and all speed limit signs in the area say 70mph

Two ways to help your case: pics of the 70 mph sign and a copy of the zoning at that location. 70 is the default speed by statute if it was daytime. If a local jurisdiction has altered it you'll need that law. DPS can write tickets anywhere so you'll need to know the city limits well enough to know if Navasota controls. Don't be too concerned about driving 74 if it really is zoned 70. Texas law requires that you drive in a reasonable and prudent manner; the zoned speed merely gives the...

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Can my ticket still be dismissed?

Generally you have some time after the due date to comply. What you need to look for is the "show cause hearing" date. At that point you can attend and show that you received your driving record late and explain the circumstances. If you haven't gotten your copy yet go the Garland DPS office as they can provide you a copy on the spot. At least they have for years, but anything could change. If you no longer live at the address on your license then fix that while you are at Garland DPS.

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I got a ticket in may of 2009 for speeding, and i paid the court cost to do defensive driving but i didn't do it what can happen

Depends. If the court has not yet held a "show cause hearing" you can still finish and have your case dismissed. If you "just pay the balance" it results in a conviction that will raise your insurance rates and may subject you to annual surcharges.

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Seeking criminal defense lawyer in dallas TX, capital murder case

There are probably 2 dozen good Dallas lawyers for capital defense, but this is not a great way to find somebody to save your life. Talk to a local lawyer that you trust, even if it's your divorce lawyer. You want a referral to somebody you'd trust your life with, so start with people you already trust and ask around. Don't stop talking until you find somebody you are comfortable with, who has experience, and who comes well recommended by his peers.

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I missed my court date for traffic violation in Dallas, Texas. What are my options now?

If a warrant has issued you have three options (1) post a cash bond. It will be high enough to cover whatever fines may be imposed, although you can get back any amount not applied to the fine, or all of it if the case is dismissed. (2) hire an attorney to post a bond. you can usually get both a bond and representation for less than a cash bond. (3) See the judge and ask for a court date. Some courts will exercise their discretion this way, some won't. Even if you are denied you still have...

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Speeding ticket <10% over limit in Houston. Can't do Driving Safety Course. Should we ask for deferred disposition or just pay?

Take the deferred disposition, knowing that he'll have to do a DSC anyway. In Texas, any driver under 25 who takes deferred also has to do the DSC. Texas doesn't have a points system by speed, just by offenses, so 5 over and 25 over are effectively the same. In other words, don't save the deferred, he needs it now. A conviction will cost him 15% more on his liability insurance for the next 3 years. At his age the costs of deferred are much less than that insurance bump.

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Police Officer caught falsifying traffic instrument

I'd be careful with this. There is a huge difference between fraud and a misunderstanding on your part of what actually occurred. I can't tell from our summary, but the fact that your copy and the officer's copy are different does not require fraud. In fact, it happens in some cases. For anything but a speeding ticket the difference is irrelevant: the state has to prove up the complaint, not the ticket. But since you got a speeding ticket then Section 543.010 means your copy has to...

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Will my traffic citation be dismissed if the posted speed was recorded incorrectly on my ticket?

Yes if: (1) You were cited for speeding and not "unsafe speed:"; and (2) you are right. The Texas Transportation Code, in Section 543.010, sets out what must be on a speeding ticket (doesn't apply to any other type of offense, not even "unsage speed"), and that includes the posted speed at the location. That means at trial the office can't say "oops", he is stuck with what is on YOUR copy of the ticket. Don't rely solely on a picture for proof, but definitely get a pic, and make sure...

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I need a lawyer in the Dallas TX area to help me expunge a misdemeanor from my record

When you go looking for a "Dallas area lawyer" search for a Ft. Worth lawyer. Lotta good ones over there and they won't charge you a travel fee to get your non-disclosure done.

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Texas has levied a surcharge on 2 tickets which I have yet to be convicted

The other answers are correct if you are being popped for a surcharge. It's possible you are not, though. Texas has contracted with a private firm, Omnibase, to collect a $30 fee for any time you miss a court appearance. That can occur before a final conviction, and prefvents you from renewing your license. It does not suspend your license or make it invalid.. Until it is paid all your license are belong to us. Sorry. Omnibase is not just a creepy name, it's creepy how fast they...