forgot to disclose speeding tickets on TMDSAS

[Status Sciaticus]

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So I submitted my TMDSAS but forgot to include my speeding ticket on the application because i assumed the application, like any other application, doesnt require us to include small time stuff.

Any advice on how to go about this dilemma?

Also I dont remember how many tickets I have, but I think its 2-3.

 

[def1]

you don't need to include speeding tickets

 

[Status Sciaticus]

you don't need to include speeding tickets

what if one of those tickets were... 130 in a 65??😳

 

[trs88]

Unless the officer arrested you or gave you a summons to appear at a misdemeanor court - that would be a class A or B misd, class C's are speeding tickets that are handled by a Justice of the Peace. A speeding ticket is still a speeding ticket.

If you aren't sure if you appeared in a misd court. Go to your county's website. They have searches where you can access public records; type your name in and see if anything pops up. I know in my county, class C's do not show up in this search.

Also, this is not legal advice, if you are still worried - call TMDSAS.

 

[NCKSD]

what if one of those tickets were... 130 in a 65??😳

If you got a standard ticket for speeding, no. See TMDSAS questions thread. I believe in some areas you could get arrested for that so if you got arrested or something harsher, maybe, but I would check with the medical schools.

 

[TheShaker]

what if one of those tickets were... 130 in a 65??😳

😱 I always thought that netted you a reckless driving charge.

 

[Status Sciaticus]

😱 I always thought that netted you a reckless driving charge.

Ill have to double check with the court on that...
All I remember is paying a fine..

I remember the officer tried to stick me with an attempted vehicular manslaughter charge since he was on foot (motorbike cop)

 

[OCDOCDOCD]

Ill have to double check with the court on that...
All I remember is paying a fine..

I remember the officer tried to stick me with an attempted vehicular manslaughter charge since he was on foot (motorbike cop)

That doesn't even make sense. Manslaughter is, by definition, unintentional. You can't unintentionally attempt a crime.

 

[Status Sciaticus]

That doesn't even make sense. Manslaughter is, by definition, unintentional. You can't unintentionally attempt a crime.

http://legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/vehicular+manslaughter

that is probably why the charge didnt stick. I think he was just trying to intimidate me or beef up the price of the ticket.

I pleaded no contest and just paid the ticket. I think it was 500-600.

 

[DrHa]

http://legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/vehicular+manslaughter

that is probably why the charge didnt stick. I think he was just trying to intimidate me or beef up the price of the ticket.

I pleaded no contest and just paid the ticket. I think it was 500-600.

http://www.utsystem.edu/tmdsas/frwqAskedQ/17-DeferredAdjudication.html

 

[Dash2021]

You do have to disclose misdemeanors. A ticket doesn't qualify, I have a blue million and never heard anything back on them. The two driving w/o insurance charges on the other hand were misdemeanors, and I got a polite reminder from my school that I hadn't notified them (didn't know that it was a misdemeanor or I would have). Didn't jeapordize my acceptance, in fact the letter concluded by telling me they still hoped I'd attend.

TL;DR- long as you didn't "forget" to mention all the drunk driving charges/house burglaries/murders you've been convicted of it shouldn't be a huge deal.

 

[Dral]

Craziness. I got so many speeding tickets back in the day I had to retake my driver's test. Now I'm a happy resident...in NYC with no car...maybe that's a good thing.

Conclusion: don't stress. Is Texas that much more harsh or something?

 

[OCDOCDOCD]

Craziness. I got so many speeding tickets back in the day I had to retake my driver's test. Now I'm a happy resident...in NYC with no car...maybe that's a good thing.

Conclusion: don't stress. Is Texas that much more harsh or something?

Knowing Texas, I wouldn't be surprised if getting caught going 10 MPH over the speed limit qualifies you for the death sentence.

 

[Docility]

Knowing Texas, I wouldn't be surprised if getting caught going 10 MPH over the speed limit qualifies you for the death sentence.

LOL 😛

 

[xffan624]

Knowing Texas, I wouldn't be surprised if getting caught going 10 MPH over the speed limit qualifies you for the death sentence.

It' actually pretty lenient comparatively to other states. If you get a ticket you can make it disappear by paying a small fine and doing a defensive driving class (online or in person). You can do this up to once per year.

 

[alexanne]

Hmm, does anyone know if dismissed misdemeanors need to be included? I had driving w/o insurance dismissed, though a fee was paid. 😕

 

[LaughingMan]

Knowing Texas, I wouldn't be surprised if getting caught going 10 MPH over the speed limit qualifies you for the death sentence.

You clearly must not know Texas then.

 

[trs88]

You clearly must not know Texas then.

Yah, in my area if a sheriff is right behind you. It's because you aren't going fast enough. 5 over instead of 10 over. BUT, you need to watch out for state troopers. Those guys are tough.

 

[vonburen]

TMDSAS explicitly states you don't need to report minor traffic violations that could not result in jail time.
http://www.utsystem.edu/tmdsas/frwqAskedQ/17-DeferredAdjudication.html

 

[deleted303591]

Why do you even have tickets on your record from Texas?

It's really easy to clear up because Texas has deferred adjudication.

 

[gmcguitar4]

Speeding tickets are civil citations, not misdemeanors. So you don't have to report it.

 

[TwinsFan]

what if one of those tickets were... 130 in a 65??😳

This is reckless driving pretty much everywhere, which is a misdemeanor. It needs to be reported to TMDSAS.

Also according to the app service people I talked to anything that could possibly show up needs to be reported, whether it was expunged/dismissed etc. It's better to be upfront and explain then to hide things and risk it.

 

[Status Sciaticus]

This is reckless driving pretty much everywhere, which is a misdemeanor. It needs to be reported to TMDSAS.

Also according to the app service people I talked to anything that could possibly show up needs to be reported, whether it was expunged/dismissed etc. It's better to be upfront and explain then to hide things and risk it.

I think they dropped the reckless endangerment and just charged me the ticket fine.
Im going to double check with the courts first to see what they ticketed with me before I tell TMDSAS which I think would be the appropriate measure.