Questions answered by Jason Robert Miller

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Can a California traffic court commissioner (or bailiff) have a courtroom attendee arrested for "contempt of court"?

Jason's answer | Answered on January 10, 2015

It is possible for a judge or commissioner to hold you in contempt. What are the details of the situation. Call a lawyer!

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What is the best way to fight my traffic tickets on my own? I have 4 of them. One is for driving on a suspended license.

Jason's answer | Answered on January 10, 2015

Consult with a lawyer please. The suspended license ticket is serious. Besides that if you have 4 court dates now you are looking at having to take...

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I got a citation for fare evasion on the sprinter

Jason's answer | Answered on January 10, 2015

Yes try going to the court address in your citation and pay the ticket in person.

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Good evening, I got a ticket on the car pool lane entering to the freeway.

Jason's answer | Answered on January 10, 2015

Did you get ticketed for being solo in carpool or for crossing the 2 yellow lines?

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I have tried to pay my minor traffic tickets but I don't make enough. I am food stamps and working

Jason's answer | Answered on January 10, 2015

I agree with my colleague - ask to see a judge and request community service and/or fine reductions. Good luck and do not drive while your license...

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I received a ticket a year ago. I did no show up to Court & now the ticket is in collections for 4x the original amount.

Jason's answer | Answered on January 10, 2015

It may be too old to get back into court. That said contact a lawyer because a lawyer may be able to file a motion with the the court that could...

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Can I get my old traffic tickets lowered in Ventura County?

Jason's answer | Answered on January 10, 2015

You can try contacting an attorney. Ventura has a timeframe and if it's past a certain amount if find the answer may be no. That said you may be...

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I received a ticket for following too close. What would be best to dispute it TBD or appear in court?

Jason's answer | Answered on January 07, 2015

I typically set these cases for an in person court trial. TBD requires you to post bond upfront and most judges will allow trial on OR. It may be...

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Red light camera ticket. Violation in April 2014, received notice in Sept. 2014, got 60 day exten. can't afford ticket, do i do?

Jason's answer | Answered on January 07, 2015

Appear in court and contest the ticket. If you win you will not have to pay the fine. If you lose you can ask for community service. Or hire an...

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I got a "notice to appear" citation last week for a bp 25620 (a). It says its a traffic/infraction citation what does this mean?

Jason's answer | Answered on January 06, 2015

You need to consult with a criminal defense attorney. This could be a serious situation for you but without knowing more information from you it is...

Jason Robert Miller's Answers (272)

Can a California traffic court commissioner (or bailiff) have a courtroom attendee arrested for "contempt of court"?

What is the best way to fight my traffic tickets on my own? I have 4 of them. One is for driving on a suspended license.

I got a citation for fare evasion on the sprinter

Good evening, I got a ticket on the car pool lane entering to the freeway.

I have tried to pay my minor traffic tickets but I don't make enough. I am food stamps and working

I received a ticket a year ago. I did no show up to Court & now the ticket is in collections for 4x the original amount.

Can I get my old traffic tickets lowered in Ventura County?

I received a ticket for following too close. What would be best to dispute it TBD or appear in court?

Red light camera ticket. Violation in April 2014, received notice in Sept. 2014, got 60 day exten. can't afford ticket, do i do?

I got a "notice to appear" citation last week for a bp 25620 (a). It says its a traffic/infraction citation what does this mean?