John McCurley
Attorney · University of San Francisco School of Law
Police Jurisdiction: Where Can Officers Make Arrests?
Learn how territorial jurisdiction works, where police officers can make arrests, whether officers can pursue offenders across boundary lines, and more. ... READ MORE
Colorado Traffic Ticket Penalties
In Colorado, a traffic ticket (assuming you don’t beat the ticket in court) usually leads to a fine and points being assessed to the motorist’s driving record. Accumulating too many points can lead to license suspension. ... READ MORE
Missouri Traffic Ticket Penalties
If you get a traffic ticket in Missouri, you'll likely have to pay a fine and deal with points on your driving record. Learn about the specific penalties for running a stop sign or red light, speeding, and texting while driving. ... READ MORE
California Traffic Ticket Penalties
In California, a moving violation typically results in a fine and points being assessed against your driving record. Here are the base fines and other penalties for some more common traffic violations. ... READ MORE
Rhode Island Traffic Ticket Penalties
A traffic ticket in Rhode Island will typically lead to having to pay a fine. (That is, unless you’re able to beat the ticket in traffic court). Here are the penalties for speeding, stop sign, red light, and distracted driving violations in Rhode Island. However, penalties can vary depending on the circumstances. ... READ MORE
Illinois Traffic Ticket Penalties
Traffic tickets and penalties in Illinois: speeding, running stop signs and stop lights, distracted driving, and unlicensed driving. Find out the fine amounts, points, and other consequences ... READ MORE
Montana Traffic Ticket Penalties
In Montana, a traffic ticket (assuming you don’t successfully fight the ticket in traffic court) usually leads to a fine and demerit points being assessed to the motorist’s driving record. Accumulating too many points within a certain period of time can lead to license suspension. ... READ MORE
Wyoming Traffic Ticket Penalties
Traffic violations are misdemeanors in Wyoming. Here are the fines for speeding, running a red light or stop sign, and texting while driving ... READ MORE
Florida Traffic Ticket Penalties
The consequences of a Florida ticket for speeding, texting-while-driving, running a stop sign or red light, and driving without a license. ... READ MORE
Connecticut Traffic Ticket Penalties
If you get stopped for a traffic violation in Connecticut, you’ll generally have several options for dealing with the ticket. But assuming you admit fault or are ultimately convicted, a traffic violation normally results in fines and demerit points being assessed by the DMV. ... READ MORE