Legal Question in Traffic Law in Texas

Mistake on Speeding Citation

The officer that conducted the traffic stop failed to record the proper time on the citation. He recorded 1025PM ,the infraction actually occured at 1125pm. Is this grounds for ticket dissmisal?


Asked on 9/29/07, 5:18 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

TC Langford Langford Law Office

Re: Mistake on Speeding Citation

Maybe, but probably not. The elements of a speeding violation do not require that the time be noted. If he does not appear for court, or testifies poorly, it might be dismissed. You can get a lawyer to try to get it dismissed or deferred.

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Answered on 10/01/07, 8:18 am


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