What is the Statue of Limitations on a Speeding Ticket in Texas?
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What is the Statue of Limitations on a Speeding Ticket in Texas?
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My husband received a ticket back in February of 1998. He does not remember receiving one nor paying it. We have received nothing on this ticket in the past almost nine years. Today we received a letter from the court issuing a warrent for my husbands arrest. This is the first information on this ticket we have ever received. Isn't there a time limit on when they can issue a warrant and if so, where can I find documentation on this so we can fight this ticket?
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Daniel L
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Does he remember getting stopped for the ticket? His signature would be on the original ticket. If so, go pay it.
If the ticket isn't his then go dispute it and have it removed from his record. |
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dalenlucy
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Pay the ticket. In Texas there is no statute of limitations. One of 2 things will happen if you don't pay it. 1) If he's stopped he WILL be arrested. 2) Depending on where you are, they may do a warrant sweep in the wee hours of the morning and arrest him.
I don't remember is not a defense. |
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Mr. KnowItAll
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It's just a "bench warrant". They won't come haul him off or anything.
At your earliest convenience go down to you local court house and ask them about it.
It's no biggie.....They probably goofed up. |
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Jeffrey H
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The statute of limitation is 2 years on all misdemeanors. This doesn't mean the ticket goes away in 2 years, it means that the state has 2 years to file charges. In the case of a speeding ticket, charges are filed as soon as the ticket is issued so the statute of limitations does not apply. Because it took them 9 years to file a bench warrant for his arrest does not matter. Call the court house and pay the ticket. Some courts will make you appear in person to pay the ticket, but do not worry, they are not going to arrest you on the spot. Just pay the fines, court costs and late penalties and move on. |
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bastardo
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Yeah call them and they will likely clear the charges.
(this happened to my boss) |
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Lemar J
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First, go see a lawyer and act according to their advice. Guessing and worrying isn't going to do you any good.
At least the lawyer can explain your options. Then you would know for sure what your next steps are. Either way, send the judge some donuts. They like that. |
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wish I were
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There is no limit, do yourselves a favor and pay it, it will be the easiest solution. Or you will have to contact an attorney that is licensed in Texas. He can have the warrant pulled, but you will still have to pay court costs and fines and the attorney! |
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Go to www.dmvrecords.org there you'll find your records on tickets citiations and other stuff like that |
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bostonianinmo
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The Statute of Limitations clock starts ticking when the crime is committed. It stops when the state presses charges against the suspect. In all traffic violations the clock stopped when the citation was written.
Get the details from the court where the bench warrant was issued. At this point, I'd turn it over to an attorney. Your hubby could be stopped and arrested with that warrant hanging over his head. |
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oklatom
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No, there is no time limit on speeding tickets. If he didn't actually receive a ticket, and can prove he was not driving in that area on that day the ticket was issued, Just tell them they are in error because on that day you were...(and give them the information where you were and the proof) when you appear in court. If on the other hand you were speeding on that date and time, pay the fine. If you continue to ignore it, they will take you jail on the warrant. |
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Penguin
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Statute... not statue. |
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