I received in 3 tickets in March: speeding, failure to display registration and he claimed the tag on my license plate was not in clear view. As a result, I hired a lawyer and was told she would handle all three charges. I paid the fee and in May, I received a letter saying my license was suspended. I contacted the firm & they said it was an error on their part. They'll clear it up with the judge. I faxed them my registration which was valid. I contacted the firm 3xs to make sure they received it & they had. Last week, I received a letter with the court fees totalling $600. I'm a college student struggling to pay bills so I just started crying but when I saw the breakdown of the charges, I was charged a $200 fine for not having my registration. A charge that would have been about $5 if I went to the court & presented it. I contacted the firm & was told I never faxed my registration. I couldn't believe it. She said she'll get the fine dropped. If she does doesn't what do I do?
2007-08-06 00:36:49 · 8 answers · asked by sole_chiq 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I have the confirmation of the fax I sent. I also faxed it once more the day she told me she was gonna work on it. I'm just a little worried that she won't get this taken care of and if that's the case, I don't know how to handle it. I received a call again stating they received it last week when I faxed it.
2007-08-06 00:55:28 · update #1
Also, does anyone know whether or not I can defend myself against the tag not being in clear view? I've had the same license plate holder for 4 years and have never gotten a ticket on it since. The cop that night was the worse. He thought my car wasn't my own and also harrassed my boyfriend who was visiting me from out the country. Then he called backup! He did not even tell me my charges or the reason he stopped me until after he pulled my record and wrote the tickets. It was a horrible experience.
2007-08-06 01:06:53 · update #2
When you faxed a copy of your registration you should have received a confirmation that the fax was sent and received. It sounds like your lawyer dropped the ball and you are having to pay for their errors. Find all the documentation you have and hire a new lawyer and sue your previous one. The lawyer should have to pay your legal bills and help to clear your record of any charges associated with their negligence.
2007-08-06 00:50:57 · answer #1 · answered by bullets_on_bone 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm going out on a limb here and say from now on:
Don't speed!
Keep up with your registration!
And.
Display your license properly!
As far as where you are now just sit back and hold on.
What you're going through is a result of not doing the three things I listed above.
If you feel you are innocent and you're looking to place blame elsewhere than there are legal avenues for you to pursue. Like I said sit back and hold on!
Keep in mind though that some people speed and some don't, some get caught, some don't.
The choice is yours!
I try to make a conscious effort to kep up with these things because I know if I don't.
I'll have to go through what you are going through now.
2007-08-06 01:14:52 · answer #2 · answered by hoovarted 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in California you have to know to ask for a FORM TR-220 REQUEST FOR A NEW TRIAL you only have 20 days after the court finds you guilty to file this form with the traffic court they have the form behind the desk of the receptionist (last time I asked for one the lady tried to give me a hard time and say she only knew it as a REQUEST FOR A NEW TRIAL form. Either way HURRY walk in in person and fill out the form to request a new judge & sign it. This is your RIGHT they cannot deny it within 20 days of your original verdict & drop it in the box they accept the court fines also ask about a WRITTEN DECLARATION
GOOD LUCK
Also if your lawer does not specialze in defending traffic violations every major city has a specialist that builds their practice defending motorists find and consult with them.
You can always try asking for a warning next time you get pulled over sometimes it actually works!
2007-08-06 00:51:21 · answer #3 · answered by RON PAUL for President 2008 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would contact the bar association and complain. I'm suprised though that they just were 'handling it' usually you have to appear in court regardless. Do you have confirmation of your fax? I would also be concerned that she may not do her job seeing as she hasn't so far.
2007-08-06 00:43:59 · answer #4 · answered by Wicked Good 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start getting things in writing from them so you have written proof that they receive whatever you're sending them.
2007-08-06 00:41:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A lawyer knows well what to do in what situation, trust on your lawyer or change your lawyer.
http://www.bayrozgar.com
2007-08-06 00:48:17 · answer #6 · answered by slatch 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
id say a lawuit is in order maam haha
2007-08-06 00:52:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
did you keep your proof of fax?
2007-08-06 00:40:38 · answer #8 · answered by Senza 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋