Recent content by Wrenae

I may be wrong, but I don't think you can get the ticket dismissed based on the incorrect date. It's obviously a mistake/typo/whatever on the officer's part. You should call the courthouse, or visit the Clerk of Courts, to find out your actual court date. Despite the obvious error on your...

Final update: I rearranged my travel schedule so as to be in court on the assigned date. I really didn't want an FTA on my record. I spoke to the ADA (or DA, he didn't identify himself), and explained the situation. He dismissed all the charges. So much for the receptionist's wisdom that...

Hey R, I'm not a lawyer, so take this with a shaker of salt (and lime, if you got it): I didn't realize it was a felony either. I do know that driving 15 mph over the limit in NC can result in losing your license for at least 30 days (if it's an NC license, that is, not sure if anything...

Hi lwpat, I agree that it does sound absurd, but I assure you that I didn't misunderstand. I spoke to her at length to make sure I understood, because it sounded so odd to me. She may have misinformed me, however, intentionally or otherwise. The woman I spoke with at length was not a clerk...

Hi, Just an update here. I went to the courthouse today (though my court date is not until 6/19), and tried to talk to an ADA about my case. The receptionist wouldn't even let me in the office. She said I could speak to the DA on my court date but not before. I told her I couldn't be...

Thanks lwpat! I hope it works...these things make me nervous! It seems like the littlest thing can get you a ticket these days. Now I'm afraid of wiggling my fingers in an "improper" manner while in view of a traffic light or something. :o

I've read through the archives to see if this particular variation on the seat belt law has been addressed, but I didn't see it here. Please help if you can. Here's the deal: I was pulled over and cited yesterday for failure to wear my seat belt. I was shocked because I was wearing my seat...