Does double Jeopardy apply in traffic cases?
Once you attend court, answer ready for trial and you are sworn in to testify “Jeopardy” attaches. If the case was dismissed after that point and...
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Once you attend court, answer ready for trial and you are sworn in to testify “Jeopardy” attaches. If the case was dismissed after that point and...
There are no guarantees in life! It is certainly possible that you will get an inquiry letter from the Illinois secretary of state. Simply tell the...
No court appearance required doesn’t mean no action required! If you do not go to court you must pay the fine in a timely manner. If you wish to...
Proof of payment is not proof of insurance. Just because you paid the premium does not mean that the policy was in force. Therefore, the police...
Go back to court and have the clerk of the Circuit Court assist you in motioning up your case (bringing it back before the judge); advise them of...
It’s also possible that when you come into contact with law enforcement that you’ll be arrested & detained on the Mi warrant(s); you’ll sit in jail...
It’s definitely a BIGGG DEAL! Without more specifics it’s hard to say what you’re facing. Note... that upon conviction for any motor vehicle fraud...
Great question! 1st: go to the clerk of the Circuit court and get a copy of his sentencing order and his “remand”; 2nd: contact his attorney and...
Unless you’ve already obtained your marriage license AND have gotten permission from the County Jail administration in advance, it’s highly...
Most likely you were speeding 20+ plus miles over the limit (or more) and you received a misdemeanor speeding ticket. Typically they will reduce...