If the police officer wrote a ticket out in the wrong name, is that grounds to dismiss?
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If the police officer wrote a ticket out in the wrong name, is that grounds to dismiss?
My son-in-law was in an accident and the officer issued a ticket for a disobeyed traffic signal. My son-in-law is hearing impared and did not here his question, so was issued a ticket even though he had the green light. The car is registered in my son’s name and my son-in-law gave his license, however the officer wrote the ticket out to my son who was at work and even the exchange information he has my son’s name on it.
Asked on January 10, 2017 under General Practice, Illinois
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
As a genral rule, a clerical error such putting the wrong name on a traffic ticket is not sufficient enough cause to dismiss a case. Such a mistake, however, will be corrected by the judge, so the case will not be dismissed. one in court, your son-in-law can explain the events surrounding the traffic incident.
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