Officer didn't give a ticket, but threatened to if the lady called him and stated that either me, or my insurance company, wouldn't pay for her damages. It's been over 1 week, ...still no ticket in the mail??? Isn't there a time limit for him to ticket me??? (State of Ohio)
2007-06-20 18:12:51 · 8 answers · asked by traybobo@sbcglobal.net 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Not likely in the situation you describe.
BUT:
If the investigation shows one of you did not have insurance a ticket can be issued later.
The issuance of a ticket, which is the same as charging someone with an offense, does not have to occur immediately.
Depending on the offense, minor or major, the local states statute of limitations kicks in.
2007-06-20 18:23:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am assuming this was a non-injury accident, just property damage to the vehicles.
The law gives enforcement a one year limit to file misdemeanor charges. However, the citation, if one is to be issued, is supposed to be given when the investigation is complete.
The threat the officer made is, at best, inappropriate. You have no control over what your insurance decides to do. What if the lady demands more money than the company is willing to pay? You then get a ticket? I don't think so. The officer's threat almost amounts to extortion.
2007-06-20 19:14:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Don't know the time limits however in a misdemeanor case it is 1 year. Depends on what you did! A conviction would be prima facie evidence that you were in the wrong, however, they don't need a court conviction. Usually the police report will tell you who was in the wrong and insurance companies generally will settle them without much fuss as they don't want to go to court!
You probably won't see him again!
2007-06-20 18:37:17 · answer #3 · answered by cantcu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, if you or your insurance company don't take care of the damage then the other driver can get an accident report and if you're the at fault driver then you'll be cited.
2007-06-20 20:59:03 · answer #4 · answered by Knite 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Illinois, you have up to one year to issue a citation, for a petty or misdemeanor violation.
Generally, citations are issued at the scene or at the conclusion of the investigation.
Hope this helps
2007-06-20 20:57:37 · answer #5 · answered by bbasingal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes they can and its up to a year after the incident.
2007-06-20 18:18:42 · answer #6 · answered by firetdriver_99 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes anytime if he saw it or had reason to believe the crime took place
2007-06-20 18:19:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could be charged but probably won't be. the threat he made was inappropriate.
2007-06-20 18:18:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋