Once and for all in Texas, under CURRENT law is Evading arrest in a motor vehicle a "State Jail" or "3rd Degree" Felony?

It used to be a state jail felony. It might have even been a misdemeanor long long ago. But if you get charged with evading arrest in a motor...

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You didn't say what jail they are in. Lew Sterrett (Dallas County Jail) lists its Dallas Police Department tickets this way but they list the...

It will show up on most background checks with the charge and the current result. I say current result because your result will change depending on...

I need to renew the inspection sticker for a car, but I don't know if it is under my grandma's name or her recently deceased ex.

I'd just stop by the county clerk's office and have them look up the license plate or VIN (vehicle identification number - it's at the base of the...

Is there a statue of limitations for non moving violation

Yes there is a statute of limitations. The court has to issue a valid complaint within two years of the date of the alleged offense. If they do...

Officer gave wrong information on stop sign citation? Can these factors below be used as a defense? Or help obtain a dismissal?

Some errors on tickets will lead to dismissals if you have a competent lawyer handling your case. This is not one of those errors. The wrong color...

Stopped wrong car

The things you are presenting here are called "fact issues." Why is that important? Because fact issues won't get your ticket dismissed before...

Will I get a warrant for being late to traffic court ( trial) I'm here now and the docket has already been called

There are a few courts that would let you get away with this just because it takes them so long to get through their docket that if you are there...

If I'm stopped for a car violation, get a ticket on a diff violation, and car gets searched (PC). Would the search be illegal?

If they see something through the windows during a traffic stop that appears to be contraband they can go into the vehicle and have a look. It...

Does an officer have the right to give a ticket after the apprent violation has occurred and we both were waiting on a red light

The officer doesn't have any obligation to pull you over right away. There are many reasons he may have waited to pull you over but the reality is...