As government budgets across the country feel more and more pressure, state and local municipalities must find other means to generate revenue. In Texas, the annual statewide warrant roundup helps cities collect millions in outstanding fines.
Last March, over 250 law enforcement agencies from around the state participated in the roundup. Typically, these events occur in the spring though many other cities and jurisdictions conduct other roundups throughout the year, as Dallas County did recently.
In August, Dallas marshals sent notices to those with outstanding warrants warning them that they would be arrested if the fines were not paid. A WFAA report notes that in the August roundup, officials were targeting over 134,000 people with nearly 421,000 delinquent traffic and non-traffic violations, totaling $99 million in uncollected fines.
Other jurisdictions also face the dilemma of how to collect millions of dollars in outstanding traffic fines. In Fort Worth alone, of the nearly 843,000 cases filed from January 2008 to March 2010, over 125,000 warrants were issued for nonpayment according to a Star Telegram report. The warrants represent over $78 million in revenue.
What You Should Do?
TRAFFIC TICKET - WARRANT ROUND UP
According to officials cited in The Dallas Morning News report, many people fail to pay traffic citations because they do not know their options. Many assume the only option is to plead guilty and pay. Some will attempt to avoid paying the fines indefinitely and try to avoid arrest. But the same officials also warn that if arrested during the round up, offenders usually only have two options - pay the fine or go to jail. Law enforcement officials urge people with warrants to take care of the situation proactively, citing the opportunity to negotiate and deal with prosecutors.
If you have or suspect you have an outstanding warrant, getting help is crucial. The first step, however, is to make sure that your case never gets that far. If you have received a traffic citation, it is important not to ignore the ticket or hope that it will go away on its own. Failing to pay or fight the fine can have serious consequences. An experienced traffic defense attorney can help explain your options.
Dallas Traffic Ticket Lawyer
Have you been given a traffic ticket in the Dallas metro area? Were you pulled over for speeding somewhere in Dallas County? Every municipality has their own ordinances and procedures regarding traffic violations. I am attorney Jack Byno, and I have been representing clients with traffic and other violations in the greater Dallas area over the past decade.
Traffic Violation in Dallas?
Call Jack Byno • 817-685-0912 or visit our website.
Dallas Traffic Warrants Lifted.
Were you given a speeding ticket in Plano? Just because you faced a similar charge in Irving, that doesn't mean you should know what to expect in your current case. The procedures in every city are different. With over a decade of experience, I know the local courts. I know the local judges. I know how their policies differ and I know how to get you results in the Dallas area:
Addison
Carrollton
Cedar Hill
Coppell
Dallas
Denton
DeSoto
Duncanville
Garland
Grand Prairie
Grapevine
Greenville
Hutchins
Irving
McKinney
Mesquite
Plano
Richardson
Rowlett
Waxahachie
And others
Dallas Municipal Traffic ViolationsIf you follow my instructions, I can help you try to get your Dallas traffic ticket dismissed. The first thing I will do is send a notice to the court, in order to set a court date, which will usually follow in about six months. More often than not, Dallas police officers do not show up for these cases, and so they are completely dismissed. However, in order to have your case dismissed, you must attend the hearing with me to get it dismissed. If you cannot appear in court with me, in most cases, I can keep the citation off your record but you will have to pay a probation fee to the city.
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If you received a traffic ticket in the city of Dallas, I can help you try to have it completely dismissed. If you got a speeding ticket in a surrounding city, I can help you understand your options. Contact me today for a consultation with a Dallas area attorney.
In Texas, a traffic violation can result in extensive fines, thousands of dollars in increased insurance rates, and even the loss of your driver's license if you accrue too many points. If you are a commercially licensed driver (CDL) who has received a ticket for a traffic violation, you may also be in danger of losing your job.
Our firm defends clients in traffic-citation cases in Dallas and the surrounding area involving:
Driving without insurance
Speeding tickets
Running a red light
Stop-sign violations
Driving without a driver's license
Driving with a suspended license
Traffic-ordinance violations
The legal process in the city of Dallas is different from that outside of the city. We have extensive experience in both. When you contact our firm, we will listen to your needs, answer your questions, and explain what you can expect in court.
Contact our law firm today for a consultation to discuss the facts of your case and learn how we can help you protect your rights.
