That's true for Class C Misdemeanors in general, not just traffic offenses.VMI77 wrote:Ok, I made a lazy distinction. Call it what you want, but I've been ticketed for speeding in many states and I've never spent one minute in a jail cell as a result. It's a violation that results in a fine, not imprisonment.carlson1 wrote:Wrong. It is a Class C misdemeanor.
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I disagree. In many parts of Texas, you can drive with the flow of traffic without knowing you're over the posted limit.VMI77 wrote:It also could be argued that it's a act that includes intent, as the only way to speed accidentally is ignore traffic signs or have a broken speedometer.