Comments on: Speed-Demons in Texas Beware! – No More Traffic School for YOU! http://speedtrapahead.org/wordpress/2008/05/28/speed-demons-in-texas-beware-no-more-traffic-school-for-you/ Your civil rights and responsibilities behind the wheel. Tue, 10 Aug 2010 21:04:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: admin http://speedtrapahead.org/wordpress/2008/05/28/speed-demons-in-texas-beware-no-more-traffic-school-for-you/comment-page-1/#comment-403 admin Tue, 28 Oct 2008 02:15:51 +0000 http://speedtrapahead.org/wordpress/?p=231#comment-403 Trial by declaration allows a defendant to state their case in writing, send it to the judge, and have the judge make a decision based on the facts presented in the letter. However, ONLY NINE STATES allow Trial by Declaration: California, Florida, Hawaii, Indiana, Louisiana, Nebraska,Ohio, Oregon, and Wyoming. Texas is one of the other 41 that DO NOT allow this method of dealing with tickets. Sorry, but it looks like you're out of luck. Did you receive this ticket while out-of-town? Are you from outside of Texas? Why are you wanting to use "Trial by Declaration"? Keep us informed on how things turn out! Trial by declaration allows a defendant to state their case in writing, send it to the judge, and have the judge make a decision based on the facts presented in the letter. However, ONLY NINE STATES allow Trial by Declaration:

California, Florida, Hawaii, Indiana, Louisiana, Nebraska,Ohio, Oregon, and Wyoming.
Texas is one of the other 41 that DO NOT allow this method of dealing with tickets.

Sorry, but it looks like you’re out of luck. Did you receive this ticket while out-of-town? Are you from outside of Texas? Why are you wanting to use “Trial by Declaration”?

Keep us informed on how things turn out!

]]> By: Chuy http://speedtrapahead.org/wordpress/2008/05/28/speed-demons-in-texas-beware-no-more-traffic-school-for-you/comment-page-1/#comment-402 Chuy Mon, 27 Oct 2008 23:42:25 +0000 http://speedtrapahead.org/wordpress/?p=231#comment-402 I have a question.. I know there is a way to fight a ticket through "TRIAL BY DECLARATION". Is this possible in the state of Texas? Plese reply since this is very important. Thank You I have a question.. I know there is a way to fight a ticket through
“TRIAL BY DECLARATION”. Is this possible in the state of Texas?
Plese reply since this is very important. Thank You

]]> By: admin http://speedtrapahead.org/wordpress/2008/05/28/speed-demons-in-texas-beware-no-more-traffic-school-for-you/comment-page-1/#comment-401 admin Sun, 26 Oct 2008 23:39:59 +0000 http://speedtrapahead.org/wordpress/?p=231#comment-401 The officer couldn't show evidence of your speeding ticket??? Well, I'm not sure why that happened; but, Yes! You are absolutely right about standing up for your rights, and not just letting the courts walk all over you. Good for you, Chuy! The officer couldn’t show evidence of your speeding ticket??? Well, I’m not sure why that happened; but, Yes! You are absolutely right about standing up for your rights, and not just letting the courts walk all over you.

Good for you, Chuy!

]]> By: Chuy http://speedtrapahead.org/wordpress/2008/05/28/speed-demons-in-texas-beware-no-more-traffic-school-for-you/comment-page-1/#comment-400 Chuy Sat, 25 Oct 2008 04:53:42 +0000 http://speedtrapahead.org/wordpress/?p=231#comment-400 Well I got news for you... My case was dismissed. The officer couldnt show evidence to the court so the officer requested dismissal due to lack of evidence. The judge agreed and I was the winner. I kept 450 dls in my pocket. See guys, this is what happends when you stand up and not let yourself be fooled by the law. Next time you get a citation dont argue with the officer, instead go to court and fight there. The officer isnt the judge so do the least so that the officer wont remember you on your court date. Fight and dont give up. You have nothing to lose. Chances are higher on your part on winning. PS.. I didnt need a lawyer either. Well I got news for you… My case was dismissed. The officer couldnt show evidence to the
court so the officer requested dismissal due to lack of evidence. The judge agreed and I was
the winner. I kept 450 dls in my pocket. See guys, this is what happends when you stand up
and not let yourself be fooled by the law. Next time you get a citation dont argue with the
officer, instead go to court and fight there. The officer isnt the judge so do the least
so that the officer wont remember you on your court date. Fight and dont give up. You have
nothing to lose. Chances are higher on your part on winning. PS.. I didnt need a lawyer either.

]]> By: admin http://speedtrapahead.org/wordpress/2008/05/28/speed-demons-in-texas-beware-no-more-traffic-school-for-you/comment-page-1/#comment-391 admin Sun, 12 Oct 2008 02:25:35 +0000 http://speedtrapahead.org/wordpress/?p=231#comment-391 Hi Chuy, The thing I am wondering is... Was October 9th the actual date for your trial? Usually, before the actual court date, there is an arraignment as well as a pre-trial hearing. The officer who issued the ticket is not required to attend either of these events. I suspect that your meeting on Thursday the 9th was not actually the court date; but, you may have inadverdently waived your right to a pre-trial hearing. Then, it may be possible that it would go directly to trial. If the 9th WAS actually your trial date, I DON'T understand how the judge was able to reschedule. That's highly irregular. If YOU had car trouble, you can be sure that the trial date WOULDN'T have been rescheduled. You might try contacting a lawyer referral service in your area. Most of those services will recommend a lawyer based on your type of case. Then, you can arrange to have a consultation (usually 30 minutes) with that lawyer for a very modest fee (around $20). I know from experience that just a 30-minute consult with a lawyer can clarify LOTS of issues in a short time. Give it a try; and, let us know what you find out. Hi Chuy,

The thing I am wondering is…

Was October 9th the actual date for your trial? Usually, before the actual court date, there is an arraignment as well as a pre-trial hearing. The officer who issued the ticket is not required to attend either of these events. I suspect that your meeting on Thursday the 9th was not actually the court date; but, you may have inadverdently waived your right to a pre-trial hearing. Then, it may be possible that it would go directly to trial.

If the 9th WAS actually your trial date, I DON’T understand how the judge was able to reschedule. That’s highly irregular. If YOU had car trouble, you can be sure that the trial date WOULDN’T have been rescheduled.

You might try contacting a lawyer referral service in your area. Most of those services will recommend a lawyer based on your type of case. Then, you can arrange to have a consultation (usually 30 minutes) with that lawyer for a very modest fee (around $20). I know from experience that just a 30-minute consult with a lawyer can clarify LOTS of issues in a short time. Give it a try; and, let us know what you find out.

]]> By: Chuy http://speedtrapahead.org/wordpress/2008/05/28/speed-demons-in-texas-beware-no-more-traffic-school-for-you/comment-page-1/#comment-390 Chuy Fri, 10 Oct 2008 21:55:56 +0000 http://speedtrapahead.org/wordpress/?p=231#comment-390 Ok, well I am back with some comments about my ticket. I went to court yesterday and I was ready for my trial sine I am fighting my ticket. They kept me waiting there 30 minutrse after my trial until the county clerk called me and said that the officer couldnt make it since his car broke down on the way to court.. BS !! anyways I demanded to see the Judge so he could dismiss my case since the officer didnt show up for trial but she refused!. I live 60 miles away from there and I told them it wasnt fair, she responded ( if you dont show up will issue a warrent for your arrest. So they re-scheduled my court date.. Is this legal? how could I defend myself in this situation? Is there a constitutional right that will help me out here?? I need some advice!!??? Ok, well I am back with some comments about my ticket.
I went to court yesterday and I was ready for my trial sine
I am fighting my ticket. They kept me waiting there 30 minutrse
after my trial until the county clerk called me and said that
the officer couldnt make it since his car broke down on the
way to court.. BS !! anyways I demanded to see the Judge so he
could dismiss my case since the officer didnt show up for trial
but she refused!. I live 60 miles away from there and I told
them it wasnt fair, she responded ( if you dont show up will issue
a warrent for your arrest. So they re-scheduled my court date..
Is this legal? how could I defend myself in this situation?
Is there a constitutional right that will help me out here??
I need some advice!!???

]]> By: Chuy http://speedtrapahead.org/wordpress/2008/05/28/speed-demons-in-texas-beware-no-more-traffic-school-for-you/comment-page-1/#comment-361 Chuy Wed, 17 Sep 2008 16:14:21 +0000 http://speedtrapahead.org/wordpress/?p=231#comment-361 I went to court today and I asked the judge if I could take the traffic school course but he said I couldnt and yes the law states that if you go above 25 mph the speed limit you arent elegible to take the course so I decided to contest my citatation. Then the judge was kind of surprised and told me he will review the dash patrol video I would receive a letter in the mail with my court date. I'll let you know what happends with my ticket after I go to court and try to fight it. I hope it gets dismissed since I got pulled over in between 6 or 7 vehicles that were speeding just like I was so the cop couldnt get a specific radar measurment of my speed on the highway. Wish me luck. I went to court today and I asked the judge if I could take the traffic school course but he said I couldnt and yes the law states that if you go above 25 mph the speed limit you arent elegible to take the course so I decided to contest my citatation. Then the judge was kind of surprised and told me he will review the dash patrol video I would receive a letter in the mail with my court date. I’ll let you know what happends with my ticket after I go to court and try to fight it. I hope it gets dismissed since I got pulled over in between 6 or 7 vehicles that were speeding just like I was so the cop couldnt get a specific radar measurment of my speed on the highway. Wish me luck.

]]> By: admin http://speedtrapahead.org/wordpress/2008/05/28/speed-demons-in-texas-beware-no-more-traffic-school-for-you/comment-page-1/#comment-360 admin Wed, 17 Sep 2008 02:58:53 +0000 http://speedtrapahead.org/wordpress/?p=231#comment-360 Yea, sorry Chuy! That IS part of the law. I made an edit to the post above, just to clarify matters for those in situations like yours. Applicable laws regarding this issue can be found in the links in the edit above. Tough luck! But, 90 mph IS quite speedy for a 60 mph zone. Be careful out there! Yea, sorry Chuy!

That IS part of the law. I made an edit to the post above, just to clarify matters for those in situations like yours. Applicable laws regarding this issue can be found in the links in the edit above.

Tough luck! But, 90 mph IS quite speedy for a 60 mph zone. Be careful out there!

]]> By: chuy http://speedtrapahead.org/wordpress/2008/05/28/speed-demons-in-texas-beware-no-more-traffic-school-for-you/comment-page-1/#comment-359 chuy Tue, 16 Sep 2008 14:15:58 +0000 http://speedtrapahead.org/wordpress/?p=231#comment-359 Alright, Well i got a ticket 2 weeks ago for going 90 on a 65 mph speed limit. I show up the the P.D and request on taking the driving safety course. Well they tell me I am not elegible since I was going 25 mph over the limit!!!! What?!! I never read anything like that on these articles!! Could someone explain to me whats going on? Alright, Well i got a ticket 2 weeks ago for going 90 on a 65 mph speed limit. I show up the the P.D and request on taking the driving safety course. Well they tell me I am not elegible since I was going 25 mph over the limit!!!! What?!! I never read anything like that on these articles!! Could someone explain to me whats going on?

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