Legal Question in Traffic Law in Texas
just got a citation for reckless driving in kaufman county for sliding sideways into a school parking lot on wet grounds and the officer did not see me. the just heard my tires and also did not pull me over i was outside of my car walking into the game and the told me to come here. this is my first ticket. what could happen in court and how much would that run
Asked on 9/17/10, 6:18 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Mark Dunn
Mark D. Dunn
If he didn't see it happen, he can't testify as an eyewitness at trial, can he? Of course, he might testify (I'm assuming that he would tell the truth; some cops don't) that he heard tires squeal, went to the parking lot, and then saw you.
Contest it. Demand a jury trial. Don't give them anything.
Answered on 9/23/10, 3:38 pm
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