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I did right turn on red light a ticket came by mail.

Typically, red light cameras are used to catch vehicles going through intersections on red lights, and not for catching people turning right on a red as you indicated. If the two pictures are clear, it should be pretty obvious that you turned right, which you would be permitted to do if safe, and if you had stopped first before turning. Since the photos are still frames, they should be unable to indicate whether you failed to stop. Thus, it sounds like you received the ticket simply because...

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Whats a good defense for this if you were on a bike and the road had raw sewage and,holes and other obstacles

Perhaps this might help you: You indicate that you were on a bike, but Vehicle Code section 21560 pertains to "vehicles," which are defined as follows: 670. A "vehicle" is a device by which any person or property may be propelled, moved, or drawn upon a highway, **excepting a device moved exclusively by human power** or used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks. (Asterisks added for emphasis) Vehicle Code section 21650 reads, "Upon all highways, a vehicle shall be driven upon...

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Court has no record of my speeding ticket

As the court indicated, it can take longer than you might expect for the ticket to get added into the system. You should check back with the court periodically as instructed. You may also receive a letter in the mail advising you of the new court date, but calling in yourself is the safer bet. And yes, if you had gone to court on July 9, they would probably have given you the same information and asked you to check back. There should not be any additional fines because of the time delay since...

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When is a city responsible for property damage?

You may want to contact the local police department to see whether an incident report was written when the pole was damaged. If so, the report may indicate what happened and whether someone was arrested/cited during the incident. It would also be likely to include mention of the fact that your vehicle was damaged as a result of someone's wrongful conduct. If, for example, a person was charged with a DUI in such a case, they may potentially be liable for restitution to pay for the damage they caused.

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Been arrested for a motorcycle that was stolen i did not know!

You will need to provide more details in order to get helpful feedback. In any event, it would be wise not to make any statements about the incident without an attorney present, and to hire an attorney or consult with a public defender if you qualify for one.

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I missed my court date that was issued after i was arrested for a previous failure to appear. will i get arrested at the court?

Like my colleague above stated, there is a chance that the judge may remand you, however, if a warrant was issued when you failed to appear, then you're also risking getting arrested if you're pulled over and that warrant comes up (assuming your license is valid and that you're driving). The best bet is to go into court and handle it. This will make it look like you just realized the mistake you made in missing the court date, and that you are taking responsibility and making efforts to handle...

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I have court tomorrow for a petty theft charge p.c. 484... how can i keep this off my record? i'm a criminal justice major...

I agree that a public defender will do you some good, and since they have heavy caseloads, you'll probably want to be persistent in requesting that they pitch diversion options to the DA. There's room for creativity when it comes to diversion options, and with the fact that you didn't intend to steal, and had an item worth only $18, your particular case should appear less serious than the other individual's. As far as diversion options, something along the lines of a reasonable number of hours...

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Can anyone refer a good criminal attorney in victorville ca.

If you run a search here on Avvo for criminal defense attorneys in Victorville, you should get a reasonable list to choose from.

Can late fees for a parking ticket be sent to collections if the actual ticket was paid in full?

You may want to send a letter offering to settle the outstanding late fees for a lesser amount. If they're with a collection agency, I would imagine your chances of success would be fairly good. However, you would want to act on this quickly in order to avoid racking up additional fees while trying to resolve the situation. You may also wish to try calling the original agency that issued the ticket, and speaking to a supervisor or manager to see whether they can assist you in working it out for...

If an officer gave me a ticket for a cell phone violation and put the incorrect time he pulled me over can i get out of it?

From the basic info you provided, it may be quite apparent that there is simply an error in the time indicated since I assume you signed the ticket, and would obviously have been in the officer's presence when signing. That combined with the officer's ability to testify that he personally witnessed you driving while on the cell phone would be likely in my opinion to overcome a claim that you were not there.