Got a ticket about 4 yrs ago...

[Ratt]

I dont recall those exact words having been typed in my post. Also, just got off the phone with the lawyer and they are charging me $75.00 and since I spent time in jail I should also get some of that $631.00 back.
AND...this will not go on my record....

Call Jim Lollar if you like to verify seeing as most of you on here says this will not happen....

Jim Lollar is who I used, too. He got me deferred.

[Gtracer]

Jim Lollar is who I used, too. He got me deferred.

Had two phone conversations so far and feelin pretty damn good about this... Where are those Nay sayers at??

[Geor!]

Also, if you happen to know any former or current inmates they will tell you that rape is not a common practice amongst the male population (although it may happen) it is not widley practiced...

Just because you go to jail does not turn you into a homo. Most inmates rub it out in the shower or toilet stall in the commons area FYI

Spoken like a true convict! Maybe it was better for you to either laugh at my joke or just keep quiet. So will this violate your parole? You gonna be going back in the clink for 8 more years?

[Gtracer]

Spoken like a true convict! Maybe it was better for you to either laugh at my joke or just keep quiet. So will this violate your parole? You gonna be going back in the clink for 8 more years?

Spoken like a true ass as you assume...I have never been locked up for more than 9hrs on traffic violations.

Think what you like, say what you want but the only one who should have remained quiet is the one who is not in my shoes...and yet they are assuming and judging...

[The King]

I dont recall those exact words having been typed in my post. Also, just got off the phone with the lawyer and they are charging me $75.00 and since I spent time in jail I should also get some of that $631.00 back.
AND...this will not go on my record....

Call Jim Lollar if you like to verify seeing as most of you on here says this will not happen....

That's sure what I'd like to do, spend $75.00, spend time in jail, spend $631.00 to get some of it back, and not have it go on my record. Sounds like fun times, where can I sign up?

[Gtracer]

That's sure what I'd like to do, spend $75.00, spend time in jail, spend $631.00 to get some of it back, and not have it go on my record. Sounds like fun times, where can I sign up?

Or you can just pay it up front ($631). Wait for Austin to get a hold of your guilty plea (when you pay this is a guilty plea) and then they can assess the surcharge to your license ($150-$2000 per yr) up to 5 years and revoke your license. Then you can call your insurance agency, tell them that you need a SR-22 on your policy and pay the extra $20-$40 per month for that service....plus they raise your rates because to the revocation and the violation that caused it....

where would you like to sign??

[The King]

First I'll have to come up with a way to render my license invalid....got any pointers?

[Gtracer]

First I'll have to come up with a way to render my license invalid....got any pointers?

Austin will take care of that for you once they get wind that you paid the ticket (any ticket for moving violation of any kind) Or if you leave your wallet at home, get a ticket for no DL and end up paying it, pleading no contest. Or forget to place your insurance card in the car...cant take off from work, ends up going to warrant and then you take care of it...yeah they will get you for this as well although you did have insurance/DL....

[bcoop]

First I'll have to come up with a way to render my license invalid....got any pointers?

Yeah. Get a ticket, pay the city for that ticket, then assume all is well and go on about your merry way. Lol.

Surcharges is what got me. Beyond DWI cases, I didn't know surcharges existed. Let me clarify, since you like to say I'm always crying about the cops. My bitch isn't with the cops. it's having to pay a fine twice. Either way, I took my lumps, forked over an absurd amount of money, and am going about my merry way. 'twas a rather expensive way to learn about the surcharge program though. I'd have rather just learned about it by the state sending me a bill in the mail, rather than a Trooper asking me "Were you aware your license was suspended?". Oh well. It's only money.

[Sean88gt]

Q: How do people fail to pay tickets?
A: money is an issue..or they forget

Q:Why make arrangements to pay if money is an issue?
A: This is just plain stupid but maybe they are trying to prolong the warrant being issued?

A1: lack of personal responsibility or failure to contact the court regarding financial issues.

A2: if you lack the total amount you can work with them to spread it out. It's like people that buy cars or tv's they can't afford who seek financing to spread it out. But that is just craziness! Not having the full amount and sticking your head up your ass doesn't make things go away and only makes that foot that the law intends to stuff up your keister that much larger.

[Gtracer]

A1: lack of personal responsibility or failure to contact the court regarding financial issues.

A2: if you lack the total amount you can work with them to spread it out. It's like people that buy cars or tv's they can't afford who seek financing to spread it out. But that is just craziness! Not having the full amount and sticking your head up your ass doesn't make things go away and only makes that foot that the law intends to stuff up your keister that much larger.

I understand what you are saying but honestly, when it comes to the courts its every man for himself. They do not care about your financial situation. And, most courts now require you to have a job before they will setup a payment plan.

[The King]

Yeah. Get a ticket, pay the city for that ticket, then assume all is well and go on about your merry way. Lol.

Surcharges is what got me. Beyond DWI cases, I didn't know surcharges existed. Let me clarify, since you like to say I'm always crying about the cops. My bitch isn't with the cops. it's having to pay a fine twice. Either way, I took my lumps, forked over an absurd amount of money, and am going about my merry way. 'twas a rather expensive way to learn about the surcharge program though. I'd have rather just learned about it by the state sending me a bill in the mail, rather than a Trooper asking me "Were you aware your license was suspended?". Oh well. It's only money.

I used to get tickets, but don't do that any more because for one the state jacked up the fine levels to ridiculous levels. My license comes up for renewal in a few months, so I'll find out then if the last time I took defensive driving to erase a ticket was ever actually processed by the municipality where the offense occurred.

Regarding not knowing about license suspension or ticket dismissal errors, wouldn't your auto insurance carrier let you know in short order that something was amiss when your policy renewal comes up?

[The King]

Austin will take care of that for you once they get wind that you paid the ticket (any ticket for moving violation of any kind) Or if you leave your wallet at home, get a ticket for no DL and end up paying it, pleading no contest. Or forget to place your insurance card in the car...cant take off from work, ends up going to warrant and then you take care of it...yeah they will get you for this as well although you did have insurance/DL....

Have had both occur in the past. A simple appearance at the municipal courthouse (Arlington BTW) resolved the issue with a dismissal.

Tickets? I've never outright pled guilty and paid the fine for any ticket in Texas. Always had them dismissed through defensive driving or deferred adjudication, along with payment of the associated fees of course. I call it taking care of business.

[ELVIS]

Have had both occur in the past. A simple appearance at the municipal courthouse (Arlington BTW) resolved the issue with a dismissal.

Tickets? I've never outright pled guilty and paid the fine for any ticket in Texas. Always had them dismissed through defensive driving or deferred adjudication, along with payment of the associated fees of course. I call it taking care of business.

TCB

god bless.

[bcoop]

I used to get tickets, but don't do that any more because for one the state jacked up the fine levels to ridiculous levels. My license comes up for renewal in a few months, so I'll find out then if the last time I took defensive driving to erase a ticket was ever actually processed by the municipality where the offense occurred.

Regarding not knowing about license suspension or ticket dismissal errors, wouldn't your auto insurance carrier let you know in short order that something was amiss when your policy renewal comes up?

I drive for work. A lot. Tickets are just part of it. I don't get a crazy amount of them. In fact, I went some 6-7 years without one. But when you are on the road constantly like I am, you're bound to get caught slipping in one manner or another. I make mistakes, just as everyone else.

As for the auto insurance - you'd think so, but in my case, that never happened. I mean, it's really not their responsibility and i dont fault them one bit. This was all on me. However, I'd have thought they run a check each time you are up for renewal. And hell, maybe they did. But they didn't notify me of anything (not that I expect a notice). I'd have thought they would have cancelled my policy on the spot. Go figure.