Understanding “Disregard Barricade” and “Disobey Warning Sign” Offenses in Texas: A Closer Look In Texas, encountering warning signs or barricades on the road is a common occurrence, particularly with ongoing construction and maintenance. While these seem straightforward, failing to adhere to them can lead to a serious traffic ticket under the Texas Transportation Code. These…
Dallas Speeding Ticket Attorneys: A Look Back at the Surcharge Era and Progress in Texas Law For over a decade, Texas drivers lived under the shadow of the Driver Responsibility Program (DRP), a system that imposed substantial financial penalties, known as “surcharges,” for certain traffic convictions. At Beltz Law Group, our Dallas traffic ticket attorneys…
I will update the article to reflect a historical perspective on the Texas points system and the types of violations that accrued points before its end. This will include explaining what the points system was, how it operated, and why certain violations led to points. I will also clarify that the points system, in its…
Rockwall County Speeding Ticket Lawyers: Protecting Your Driving Record in a Growing Community Rockwall County, Texas, is experiencing rapid growth, and with more residents comes an inevitable increase in traffic and, consequently, traffic enforcement. Over the years, we at Beltz Law Group have observed a steady rise in speeding ticket infractions and other moving violations…
The Cost of Fear: Why Paying Off Old Traffic Tickets Still Leads to Bigger Problems in Texas It’s a scenario we at Beltz Law Group see all too often: someone discovers they have an outstanding traffic ticket warrant in Texas, and in a panic, driven by the fear of arrest, they simply pay the ticket…
From Surcharges to Lingering Consequences: Why Paying Old Tickets Still Harms Your Texas Driving Record For years in Texas, an outstanding traffic ticket didn’t just carry the threat of an arrest warrant; it came with a hidden, potentially devastating financial trap: the Driver Responsibility Program (DRP) surcharges. While these infamous surcharges are now a thing…
The Attorney Appearance Bond: Your Key to Lifting Traffic Ticket Warrants in Texas Having an active arrest warrant for a traffic ticket in Texas can be incredibly stressful and disruptive. It means you could be arrested at any time, whether during a routine traffic stop, at home, or even at work. While the idea of…
Understanding How Courts Issue Warrants For Traffic Tickets In Texas In Texas, a seemingly minor traffic ticket can quickly escalate into a serious legal issue if not handled promptly. One of the most common and concerning consequences of ignoring a traffic citation is the issuance of an arrest warrant. At Beltz Law Group, we understand…
What Happens If You Just Pay Off Traffic Ticket Warrants? The Irreversible Damage The damage caused by simply paying off old traffic tickets that have gone into warrant can be substantial and, critically, it is largely irreversible. Once a person pays off traffic ticket warrants, there is no going back to reverse that action later,…
Understanding the Burden of Proof in Car Accident Cases in Texas In any car accident claim, securing compensation for your injuries and damages hinges on proving that another party was at fault. This legal concept is known as the “burden of proof.” While it might sound technical, understanding it is crucial for anyone involved in…