Attaching Wrong Plates Criminal Citations in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, it is considered a misdemeanor criminal offense to attach license plates from one vehicle to another. If the police stop a car with a license plate that is not registered to that vehicle in the RMV system, the officer will issue a Massachusetts Uniform Citation for “Attaching Plates.”
A ticket for attaching wrong plates may also include additional civil and criminal charges. More often than not, the attaching plate violation is accompanied by one or both of the following additional criminal traffic offenses:
Commonly, this situation arises when a car is bought and not properly registered following the purchase. When the police suspect that the plates belong to a different vehicle, the officer may request to see the bill of sale. Yet the bill of sale is often insufficient.
When facing criminal motor vehicle charges in Massachusetts, it is important to take swift action. A request for a Clerk Magistrate Hearing on the Criminal Application must be made to the District Court within 4 days.
Defending Attaching Plates Citations in Massachusetts
When defending Attaching Plate Citations in Massachusetts, having experienced legal counsel often has a large impact on the case. Criminal citations for driving offenses involve 2 separate considerations: (1) the defense of the charges in court; and (2) the protection of any license suspensions through the RMV.
As mentioned above, quick action must be taken when defending criminal citations. If the ticket is filed within 4 days, the District Court will grant a Clerk Magistrate Hearing prior to arraignment. If the request for a Clerk Magistrate Hearing is not made, the case may proceed directly to Arraignment.
Flat-Fee Boston Criminal Traffic Ticket Defense Attorney
At Caselden Law, our Boston Criminal Traffic Citation Defense Firm has successfully defended hundreds of charges in courts throughout Massachusetts.
We handle all Attaching Plate citations on a Flat-Fee Basis. As a client of Caselden Law, your defense attorney will craft a legal argument that is specifically tailored to the circumstances of your case in order to achieve the best possible outcome.
In addition to defending the case in court, our firm will fight to avoid or mitigate any possible penalties through the Massachusetts DMV, such as a suspended driver’s license.
If you have received a Uniform Citation for Attaching Plates in Massachusetts, contact our law firm to speak with an experienced criminal defense attorney about your case. All initial consultation are free of charge. Our firm handles all Attaching Plate cases on a fixed-fee basis.