Jon Michael Zimmerman’s Answers

Jon has answered 542 questions

  • Seeking deferred findings for speeding tickets in WA state, procedure for deferred finding under WA state procedure

    Asked by a user in Kennewick, WA - almost 5 years ago.

    The procedure can vary greatly from court to court, and even among different judges in the same court. The Legislature allows judges to give certain drivers one deferred finding on a moving...

    3 lawyers agreed with this answer

  • How to fight "traffic camera" ticket

    Asked by a user in Seattle, WA - over 1 year ago.

    In Washington there is no leeway when it comes to turning left on a red, unless you are coming from a one-way street and turning onto a one-way street, although in that scenario you must come to a...

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  • No proof of insurance ticket.

    Asked by a user in Federal Way, WA - almost 5 years ago.

    An officer has discretion on whether to issue you a notice of infraction (ticket), and if you have more than one violation, the officer can cite you for only one violation if the officer so desires....

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  • Careless driving + class or Unsafe Operation?

    Asked by a user in Elizabeth, NJ - 11 months ago.

    You should discuss the matter with an experienced New Jersey traffic attorney before you do anything.

    6 lawyers agreed with this answer

  • Forced by court to mitigate a traffic infraction that I did not commit and no lowering of fine. Is there anything I can do?

    Asked by a user in Marysville, WA - over 2 years ago.

    Unfortunately, there is one judicial officer in Lewis County who often does not seem to be helpful, and you might consider asking for review of this action by the presiding district court judge in...

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    1 lawyer agreed with this answer

  • Can I be charged with resisting arrest without even resisting?

    Asked by a user in Seattle, WA - 11 months ago.

    I agree with Attorney Border. You're actually arrested when you're pulled over, it just doesn't always turn into a custodial arrest. It's never a good idea to get into an argument with the...

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  • School Zone speeding ticket, but no children were present.

    Asked by a user in Issaquah, WA - over 4 years ago.

    If you wish to contest the ticket, as in you think you did not commit the infraction, you should check the contested hearing box. The mitigation box is for those people who know the committed...

    1 lawyer agreed with this answer

  • Under WA state child custody laws at what age can a minor legally decide where and who they want to live

    Asked by a user in Kennewick, WA - almost 5 years ago.

    In Washington, a minor 16 years of age or older can petition the court for emancipation, but it's a pretty high standard for the court to grant emancipation. Also, emancipation is often about...

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  • Speeding Ticket

    Asked by a user in North Bend, WA - about 5 years ago.

    Most of the WA state traffic code is in RCW 46, although you might not have been cited under that title. Not every traffic officer uses RADAR, and so you need to be careful about what to look...

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  • Speeding Ticket

    Asked by a user in Pullman, WA - about 5 years ago.

    Not sure what you mean when you say you "should 40." It's unfortunate that you were cited for a speed under the limit of a sign that was in front of you; however, if in the zone in which you...

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