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Legal Advice please

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Countryman, Jan 7, 2012.

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  1. Jan 7, 2012 #1
    Countryman

    Countryman Bobtail Member

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    I received a letter from the state this morning saying they denied the renewal of my license. It is for an unpaid ticket I had with my former company I worked for, the boss man told me it was being taken care of and I put my faith in him. They didn't take care of the ticket and now they denied the renewal of my license, I guess that means they took my license away. The ticket was for the leaf spring assembly and failure to appear, I was not speeding or reckless driving or any moving violation. Would I have a case if I took this to court? The company I just got hired on at has got me driving commercial vehicles and I can't drive now, what should I do?
     
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  3. Jan 7, 2012 #2
    bulliver

    bulliver Light Load Member

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    See a lawyer...
     
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  4. Jan 7, 2012 #3
    Lonesome

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    immediately!
     
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  5. Jan 7, 2012 #4
    mgfg

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    You have already been found guilty of the charge(s). The charge(s) are on your MVR.

    Do you want to spend money trying to get this overturned by a lawyer OR do you want to pay the fine, get your license back and get back to work earning money?

    Seems like a no brainer to me.
     
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  7. Jan 7, 2012 #5
    turnanburn

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    They want the money and are holding the cards. Kind of limits your options.
     
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  8. Jan 7, 2012 #6
    bubba mark

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    Pay the ticket then pay to get you license back. it will be a lot cheaper and a lot faster.
     
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    Meltom Thanks this.
  9. Jan 7, 2012 #7
    jimbo2

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    yeah sounds like you got a fix it ticket then a fta for not showing up. just go to court and pay the ticket, if you can't afford it they'll work out a payment plan for you and they should reinstate your license the same day
     
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  10. Jan 7, 2012 #8
    ECU51

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    The Failure to appear is the over riding issue,A lawyer is needed
     
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  11. Jan 7, 2012 #9
    dave26027

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    NEVER trust a company to pay tickets. They're still in business, you aren't. You were convicted and extra charges were added to it. The deal's over- pay up or walk away.
     
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    tscottme and Rollover the Original Thank this.
  12. Jan 7, 2012 #10
    Meltom

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    I would contact the court and find out how much the fee is. We've seen this kind of thing and typically $75 would cover it. Ask them how that is going to reflect on your MVR and then decide if a contacting a lawyer is the way to go. Live and learn.
     
    Meltom, Jan 7, 2012
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