I need some advice on my legal troubles...
#11
07-30-2010, 05:06 PM
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: London, Ontario
Posts: 5,611
I agree with everyone else: work on getting that lawyer! I agree not all judges are simpathetic to honesty (so don't be) and some will make an example of you if they think they won't be challanged by you.
#12
07-30-2010, 05:14 PM
Wow. That's one long wait for a court date!
My advice is to get a lawyer if you can afford it. But even if you go with the public defender, go with his/her advice. Don't out right lie to the court either. Only makes things worse if they catch you in your lie.
My advice is to get a lawyer if you can afford it. But even if you go with the public defender, go with his/her advice. Don't out right lie to the court either. Only makes things worse if they catch you in your lie.
#14
07-30-2010, 05:21 PM
Monte Of The Month -- February 2008
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Born in East LA
Posts: 4,286
That's how old my warrant was.
#19
07-30-2010, 06:55 PM
damn yall replied pretty fast, thanks for all the tips, at this point i can barely afford the gas to go to court, me and my dad arent employed at the moment, and because of his health i need to be at home just in case he gets worse, so jail would be nice to avoid. I'd like to explain that to the judge but i doubt it will help. When i get there im gonna talk to the DA try to figure out what im lookin at then go from there. A freind of mine said my best bet would be to lie my *** off and say the guy i was "racing" threw sumtin out of his car and it nearly hit me, and i tried to flag him down. But i dont really wanna **** that dude over like that. Fines, suspension, community service and defensive driving i can handle, but because of our situation i cant afford to go to jail. a year ago i woulda sat out all the fines lol
#20
07-30-2010, 07:13 PM
Don't Lie to the court, whatever you do. Not only will it bite you in the a$$, the bad karma will get you as well. If you truly can not get a lawyer then talk to the Public Defender and see what options you have. Like others said don't lie, but also don't offer them ammunition against you.