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Chesterfield Municipal Court

April 23, 2014

Chesterfield Traffic Lawyers

St. Louis County – 21st Judicial Circuit
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Chesterfield Speeding Ticket Defense

Our Chesterfield traffic lawyers handle Chesterfield speeding ticket defense, where “no points” is the goal.

Chesterfield MIP Defense

Our Chesterfield MIP lawyers handle Minor in Possession defense, where the object is keeping your record clean and your driver license from being suspended or revoked.

Chesterfield DWI Defense

Our Chesterfield DWI attorneys handle drunk driving defense, where your driver license and your freedom are at stake.

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Chesterfield Traffic Court Information

This page contains Court information Links for Chesterfield, Missouri.

Chesterfield Municipal Court


Nancy Morr, Court Administrator
690 Chesterfield Parkway West
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(636) 537-4718
(636) 537-4798 (facsimile)
http://www.chesterfield.mo.us

Prosecuting Attorney
Timothy Englemeyer

Judge
Hon. Rick Brunk

Court is held on Tuesday Evenings at 7:00pm approximately 3 times per month.

In 2017, the Municipality of Chesterfield filed over 5,000 tickets. Did you get a ticket in the municipality of Chesterfield? What should you do?

If you received a moving violation you have 3 options:

  1. Pay it
  2. Go to court and try to fight it yourself
  3. Hire an attorney.

If you pay it, there will be points assessed to your license. This can cause your insurance rates to go up and/or cause your license to be suspended. Eight points in 18 months can result in a license suspension.

If you try to fight it yourself, the first time you appear in court, your case will not be heard. You will be required to wait and then stand in front of the judge to plead guilty or not guilty. If you plead not guilty, the judge will set your case for trial and you will have to come back at another date. Taking care of the ticket yourself will result in at least two court appearances taking upwards of an hour a piece. Then if you lose, you will be required to pay the fine anyway.

If you hire an attorney, you will likely avoid the appearance and our goal is to get your moving violation amended to a non-moving violation. We have worked in the Chesterfield Municipal Court for over 10 years. We work with the prosecuting attorney to get your ticket reduced. We then notify you via email and hard copy and all you have to do is mail in your payment. Usually this process requires no appearance in court on your part saving you time and energy. For a free consultation, fill out our easy ticket submission form and one of our attorneys will contact you

How to avoid a ticket and what to do if you get pulled over

April 23, 2014

Below are tips from the National Motorist Association on how to avoid a ticket an/or what to do if you are pulled over.

1.  Don’t draw attention to yourself on the road. 

  • don’t hang out in the left lane
  • keep pace with traffic
  • stay within 5 to 10 mph of the posted limit, particularly after dark
  • don’t exceed a safe driving speed in bad weather conditions (even if you are under the posted limit, you can get a moving violation for driving faster than conditions allow)

2.  Be prepared and know your surroundings. 

  • keep your driver’s license, vehicle registration, insurance, and state inspection verification (if required) up to date
  • be aware of the traffic around you; a slowdown may indicate a speed trap or accident ahead
  • be vigilant driving through small towns, particularly those near an interstate or where a major state highway goes directly through town
  • be alert for sudden speed limit reductions, for school zones, and for work zones
  • plan your trip with SpeedTrap.org and RoadBlock.org

3.  Activate your turn signal and find a safe place to pull as far out of the traffic stream as possible before turning off your engine. If you are in an isolated area and are uncertain about the identity of the person(s) who signaled you to stop, turn on your flashers and drive at reduced speed to a well-lit, well-populated area before stopping. Ask to see the officer’s ID before unlocking your door or rolling down your window.

 4.  Keep your hands visible as the officer approaches.

 5.  Have your driver’s license, registration, and proof of insurance readily available.

 6.  Keep private items (cell phones, mobile radar detectors) out of view but don’t create a flurry of activity while stuffing them into the glove compartment or under your seat. The officer will see that and immediately become suspicious.

 7.  Try to remain courteous and calm, even though it is a stressful situation. This improves your chances of just getting a warning. Remember though: The officer is not your friend in this situation. Becoming chatty, which many people do under pressure, is not recommended.

8.  If you start debating the officer, you almost certainly will get a ticket. Don’t be aggressive, but just as importantly, do not be totally passive or submissive.

9. Do not incriminate yourself, not even a little bit. Every admission is duly recorded and will be used against you.

10. You are not required to answer questions about why you were stopped or how fast you were going, but if you do, be polite and and keep your answers short. 

  • “Do you know why I stopped you?”–“No, I don’t.”(Nothing more or less.)
  • “Do you know how fast you were going?”–“Is that why you stopped me, officer?” (Curious, not sarcastic, tone.)  If the officer persists, simply respond with “Please tell me how fast you think I was going.” Don’t answer “yes” or “yes, within the speed limit;” those responses will trigger repeated questions about your speed or your knowledge of the posted limit.

11. In the case of a DUI stop, any admission–even “I just had one beer” or “one glass of wine”–can be used as an excuse to arrest and test you for sobriety.

12. If the officer asks to search your vehicle, politely refuse unless he can produce a warrant. Never give permission for a search, even if you believe you have nothing to hide.

13. If the officer asks you to perform a field sobriety test, politely refuse. If he insists, do not physically resist but be sure to repeat your refusal of permission, preferably within range of the police car’s dash-cam.

14. After each refusal, ask “Am I free to leave now?”

15. Once a ticket is issued, it is in the system so don’t bother pleading your case roadside.

16. Before leaving the site of the alleged offense, gather information (if you can do so safely) and take some notes that can be valuable for your defense: 

  • pinpoint your specific location (intersection, mile marker, etc.)
  • write down the license plate number and/or car number of the police vehicle
  • make sure you have the ticketing officer’s name and the name of any other officer involved with the issuance of your ticket
  • ask the officer where he/she was located when first observing your vehicle
  • note the weather, road, and traffic conditions at the time of the stop
  • take photos of the area including traffic signs that are pertinent to the charges against you

Calverton Park Municipal Court

March 5, 2014

Calverton Park Traffic Lawyers

St. Louis County – 21st Judicial Circuit
The Calverton Park Traffic Lawyers at PulledOver.com can handle it,

Calverton Park Speeding Ticket Defense

Our Calverton Park traffic lawyers handle Calverton Park speeding ticket defense, where “no points” is the goal.

Calverton Park MIP Defense

Our Calverton Park MIP lawyers handle Minor in Possession defense, where the object is keeping your record clean and your driver license from being suspended or revoked.

Calverton Park DWI Defense

Our Calverton Park DWI attorneys handle drunk driving defense, where your driver license and your freedom are at stake.

Let our Calverton Park Traffic Lawyers start helping you today. Contact Us

Calverton Park Traffic Court Information

This page contains Court information Links for Calverton Park, Missouri.

Calverton Park Municipal Court


Gerald Durfee, Court Clerk

52 Young Drive
St. Louis, MO 63135
 (314) 524-1212  x12
 (314) 524-2012 (facsimile)
www.calvertonparkmo.com

Judge
Hon. Philip Ayers

Hours
The Violations Bureau is open for payments from 9:00am to 1:00pm.

In 2012, the Municipality of Calverton Park filed over 3,400 tickets. Did you get a ticket in the municipality of Calverton Park? What should you do?

If you received a moving violation you have 3 options:

  1. Pay it
  2. Go to court and try to fight it yourself
  3. Hire an attorney.

If you pay it, there will be points assessed to your license. This can cause your insurance rates to go up and/or cause your license to be suspended. Eight points in 18 months can result in a license suspension.

If you try to fight it yourself, the first time you appear in court, your case will not be heard. You will be required to wait and then stand in front of the judge to plead guilty or not guilty. If you plead not guilty, the judge will set your case for trial and you will have to come back at another date. Taking care of the ticket yourself will result in at least two court appearances taking upwards of an hour a piece. Then if you lose, you will be required to pay the fine anyway.

If you hire an attorney, you will likely avoid the appearance and our goal is to get your moving violation amended to a non-moving violation. We have worked in the Calverton Park Municipal Court for over 10 years. We work with the prosecuting attorney to get your ticket reduced. We then notify you via email and hard copy and all you have to do is mail in your payment. Usually this process requires no appearance in court on your part saving you time and energy. For a free consultation, fill out our easy ticket submission form and one of our attorneys will contact you

Supreme Court declines to hear red light camera appeals

February 26, 2014

The Supreme Court of Missouri has declined to review the red-light camera appeals from Kansas City, Creve Coeur and Florissant. These requests had been filed by the cities and American Traffic Solutions, Inc the provider of the cameras.

The Appellate Courts had issued concerns that the ordinances conflicted with state law requiring the issuance of points for moving violations. The cases will be remanded back where the cities can attempt to provide justification for the ordinances.

The Supreme Court has not addressed the recent Ellisville, Arnold or City of St. Louis rulings regarding traffic cameras.

Santa Fe says strict consequences for DWI are resulting in fewer

January 22, 2014

Experts in Santa Fe, New Mexico are pointing the strict consequences for a Driving While Intoxicated charge for the drop in alcohol related accidents between 2012 and 2013. Records indicate that the number of alcohol related crashes in Santa Fe was 106 in 2013 from 128 in 2012.

New Mexico is the national leader for Ignition Interlock Devices installed per 10,000 residents. State law requires an IID for all DWI offenders. The City of Santa Fe and Santa Fe County also permit vehicle forfeiture if you are arrested for a DWI and already have a conviction on your record. Not only that, since 2009 the police can seize your vehicle if you are caught Driving While Revoked as well. Last year 554 vehicles were seized under these provisions.

Lawmakers correlate the re-arrest rate of first time offenders dropping 55% since 2002 and the reduction of alcohol involved crashes by 40% between 2002 and 2010 to ignition interlock devices, checkpoints, saturation patrols, vehicle seizures and public awareness.

Celebrity DWI news for September 2013

September 4, 2013
  • 9/4/13 – Miguel the singer of Adorn is due back in court this month for his DWI arrest on August 15th. Reports indicate that he blew a .10 and .11.
  • 9/6/13 – Lamar Odom seems to have been having some difficulty lately. Not only was he recently pulled over for a DWI, but according to reports he was in a 3 car accident just two weeks ago.
  • 9/16/13 – Dina Lohan, Lindsay Lohan’s mom seems to be following in her daughter’s footsteps. She was picked up for a DWI in New York State after blowing a .20.
  • 9/25/13 – San Franciso 49er Linebacker Aldon Smith was arrested for a second DWI. His previous DWI from Miami was reduced to reckless driving.

Bella Villa Municipal Traffic Court Information

September 6, 2012

Located in St. Louis County

Bella Villa Municipal Court
Patricia Brown, Court Clerk
751 Avenue H
Bella Villa, MO 63215
314-638-8840
314-638-1657
www.Cityofbellavilla-mo.org
bellavilla@cityofbellavilla.com

Municipal Judge
Hon. William Buchholz, III

Prosecuting Attorney
Doug Sidel

Court Dates and Docket Dates
2nd Wednesday of every month at 7:00 pm

Hours
The Violations Bureau is open daily from 8 a.m. to 4:00pm.

In 2012, the Municipality of Bella Villa filed almost 5,500 tickets. Did you get a ticket in the municipality of Bella Villa? What should you do?

If you received a moving violation you have 3 options:

  1. Pay it
  2. Go to court and try to fight it yourself
  3. Hire an attorney.

If you pay it, there will be points assessed to your license. This can cause your insurance rates to go up and/or cause your license to be suspended. Eight points in 18 months can result in a license suspension.

If you try to fight it yourself, the first time you appear in court, your case will not be heard. You will be required to wait and then stand in front of the judge to plead guilty or not guilty. If you plead not guilty, the judge will set your case for trial and you will have to come back at another date. Taking care of the ticket yourself will result in at least two court appearances taking upwards of an hour a piece. Then if you lose, you will be required to pay the fine anyway.

If you hire an attorney, you will likely avoid the appearance and our goal is to get your moving violation amended to a non-moving violation. We have worked in the Bella Villa Municipal for over 10 years. We work with the prosecuting attorney to get your ticket reduced typically to Illegal Parking. We then notify you via email and hard copy and all you have to do is mail in your payment. Usually this process requires no appearance in court on your part saving you time and energy. For a free consultation, fill out our easy ticket submission form and one of our attorneys will contact you.

Bella Villa MIP Defense

  • Our Bella Villa MIP lawyers handle MIP defense, where the object is keeping your record clean and your driver license from being suspended

Bella Villa DWI Defense

  • Our Bella Villa DWI attorneys handle drunk driving defense, where your driver license and your freedom are at stake.

Let our Bella Villa Traffic Lawyers start helping you today. Contact Us

Bella Villa Traffic Court Information

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Ballwin Traffic Court Information

September 5, 2012

Located in St. Louis County

Ballwin Municipal Court
Christine Northcutt, Court Clerk
300 Park Drive
Ballwin, MO 63011
(636) 227-9468
(636) 207-2393 (facsimile)

http://www.ballwin.mo.us

 

Municipal Judge
Hon. Virginia Nye

Prosecuting Attorney
Christopher Graville, Esq.

Court Dates and Docket Dates
2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 5:30pm.

Hours
The office hours are 8:00 am – 5:00pm daily.

In 2012, the Municipality of Ballwin filed over 7000 tickets. Did you get a ticket in the municipality of Ballwin? What should you do?

If you received a moving violation you have 3 options:

  1. Pay it
  2. Go to court and try to fight it yourself
  3. Hire an attorney.

If you pay it, there will be points assessed to your license. This can cause your insurance rates to go up and/or cause your license to be suspended. Eight points in 18 months can result in a license suspension.

If you try to fight it yourself, the first time you appear in court, your case will not be heard. You will be required to wait and then stand in front of the judge to plead guilty or not guilty. If you plead not guilty, the judge will set your case for trial and you will have to come back at another date. Taking care of the ticket yourself will result in at least two court appearances taking upwards of an hour a piece. Then if you lose, you will be required to pay the fine anyway.

If you hire an attorney, you will likely avoid the appearance and our goal is to get your moving violation amended to a non-moving violation. We have worked in the Ballwin Municipal for over 10 years. We work with the prosecuting attorney to get your ticket reduced. Often we are successful getting the ticket amended to Other Parking Violation instead of a moving violation. We then notify you via email and hard copy and all you have to do is mail in your payment. Usually this process requires no appearance in court on your part saving you time and energy. For a free consultation, fill out our easy ticket submission form and one of our attorneys will contact you.

Ballwin MIP Defense

  • Our Ballwin MIP lawyers handle MIP defense, where the object is keeping your record clean and your driver license from being suspended

Ballwin DWI Defense

  • Our Ballwin DWI attorneys handle drunk driving defense, where your driver license and your freedom are at stake. In 2012, Ballwin filed 37 alcohol or drug related charges.

Let our Ballwin Traffic Lawyers start helping you today. Contact Us

Ballwin Traffic Court Information

This page contains Court information Links for Ballwin, Missouri.

 

 

 

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