Got my first ticket after driving in 40 years. Got clocked going 43 miles in 25 mile work zone was upset. Cop didn't care

Yes, those are your options. You can plead guilty and pay the fine (and points will be added to your driving record and your car insurance rates...

Can I be sued?

Yes. In Missouri, a store can sue a shoplifter for $250 plus attorney fees for reimbursement of the damages they incurred as a result of your...

Don't take legal advice from the police officer who is issuing the ticket. Yes, a ticket for possession of marijuana will show up on a criminal...

I got a defacing ticket. Should I pay for it or go to court if its going to show up on my record for medical/dental school app?

The judge is probably not going to take the time to listen to your explanation, so if you want to fight it, you will have to plead not guilty and...

If I have not yet been to court to plea, is there a statue of limitations for traffic tickets? But was arrested and posted bond.

This will follow you indefinitely if you don’t take care of it. You can hire an attorney to lift the warrant and represent you for the...

Why i didn't get a ticket the night of my accident why i got a ticket 3day later?

The Prosecutor has up to 1 year from the date of the incident to file charges against you for a misdemeanor.

How common is it for a Disturbing the Peace charge to get either dismissed or reduced to a lesser charge like littering?

It is possible to get a Disturbing the Peace charge reduced to Littering, but it just depends on which court your case is being prosecuted in, your...

A conviction for misdemeanor petty theft (shoplifting) remains on your criminal record forever unless you get it expunged.

If I get a speeding ticket, and the cop doesn’t tell me to sign the bottom he just tells me to appear on the court date do I?

Yes, you are still responsible for the ticket, even if you didn't sign it. You can either pay the fine and points will be added to your driving...

How fast does a waarant go in effect?

Some courts issue warrants immediately. Others give you a new court date and send a reminder letter. Call the court clerk to ask.