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Advice to contest a jaywalking ticket in austin Texas
Austin, TX
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Posted 19 days ago in Speeding / Traffic Ticket
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College Engineering senior, student, walking home from campus library (UT austin) 11:15 pm. Been on campus since 9am. Crossed at crosswalk with red "hand" with policeman in full view, just as have done for previous years. Looked both ways before crossing, and policeman acknowledged, but said ticket was for own safety. Takes 12 steps, 5 seconds, to walk across intersection. NO cars coming at time. New Community court established for this and other similar infractions. Penalty to be fine and or community service. already very active in community service. No time due to studies. work for city of austin as an intern.
Answers (2)
Drew D. Ledbetter
This attorney is licensed in Arkansas.
Posted 18 days ago.
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Show up at your court date and talk to the prosecutor. Explain the situation and ask him if he could help you keep this off your record. I'm not sure what they do down there in Austin, but in most places this matter would be "taken under advisement" or "diverted" or otherwise disposed of in a manner that would not result in a conviction.
Paul Holt Walcutt
This attorney is licensed in Texas.
Posted 17 days ago.
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You don't deny that you committed the offense (right in front of an officer), just that every else does not get ticketed like you did. In my experience, Austin city prosecutors only offer straight dismissals where my clients are obviously innocent and that doesn't seem to apply to you. It sounds like you have been offered the deferred disposition route by the State, which under the facts you have described, may be a good choice. You have the right to take this to trial, but I don't know that a jury would necessarily bail you out given that it was right in front of the officer.
Contact a local criminal defense attorney to see what advice they would give you and what they would charge to take this case to trial. Disclaimer: This answer is provided as a public service and as a general response to a general question, it is not meant, and should not be relied upon as specific legal advice, nor does it create an attorney-client relationship. |
