Couple traffic violation questions.

[DFBrews]

Thanks guys I am so nervous right now it is not even funny. I hope it goes smoothly

I am washing my funeral/wedding/court cloths as i type probably going to bring out a tie too.

Ken. I got a couple quotes from a lawyers and the price is not even in the ball park of me being able to afford right now. did not know about the Public defender thing.

Mainly right now I know i screwed up and am prepared to take what is given but I need a license to be employed and it really is my only skill set. besides the fact I live 30 miles from work.

[spyder]

Thanks guys I am so nervous right now it is not even funny. I hope it goes smoothly

I am washing my funeral/wedding/court cloths as i type probably going to bring out a tie too.

Ken. I got a couple quotes from a lawyers and the price is not even in the ball park of me being able to afford right now. did not know about the Public defender thing.

Mainly right now I know i screwed up and am prepared to take what is given but I need a license to be employed and it really is my only skill set. besides the fact I live 30 miles from work.

Were you able to obtain your license at the time in which you were pulled over? If the answer is yes, then you are in the clear. I know this because I have had that happen to me twice. Pulled over for a tail light once and a cracked windshield and then found out my license was suspended. I was just able to pay money and it back both times and since that was the only reason that it was suspended, they just fined me a little more and called it good. I have also had the two other charges come up... Those are nothing. It all depends on your license. That is what you are going to court for tomorrow.

[DFBrews]

Were you able to obtain your license at the time in which you were pulled over? If the answer is yes, then you are in the clear. I know this because I have had that happen to me twice. Pulled over for a tail light once and a cracked windshield and then found out my license was suspended. I was just able to pay money and it back both times and since that was the only reason that it was suspended, they just fined me a little more and called it good. I have also had the two other charges come up... Those are nothing. It all depends on your license. That is what you are going to court for tomorrow.

after i paid the missed ticket and 95 dollar fee my license was GTG

[spyder]

after i paid the missed ticket and 95 dollar fee my license was GTG

Ya man, you're golden. Like I said, been there done that. Nothing to worry about except the money out of pocket. Shouldn't run you more than $300 if that. Relax, you're fine.

[spyder]

Oh ya, and the time lost at work, just more money out of pocket there too.

[Bailey Guns]

If this is your first court appearance you'll have the opportunity to ask for a trial and public defender if you can't work something out with the DA.

Generally...not always...you'll be able to work something with the DA that's as good as a lawyer could get without paying anything. If you don't, ask for a trial and PD.

Just my thoughts from seeing similar situations over the years.

[DFBrews]

Oh ya, and the time lost at work, just more money out of pocket there too.

If this is your first court appearance you'll have the opportunity to ask for a trial and public defender if you can't work something out with the DA.

Generally...not always...you'll be able to work something with the DA that's as good as a lawyer could get without paying anything. If you don't, ask for a trial and PD.

Just my thoughts from seeing similar situations over the years.

Thank you again just need to relax I guess.
I hope it goes well but I really seem to have problems in the luck dept sometimes. Karma has a way Fing me in the ass occasionally. and usually does not cuddle afterward

[JohnTRourke]

Get a LAWYER!!!!!!!!!!!!

it's the price of admission.
You just have to do it.


not a lawyer, hate lawyers, but that's the way the system is rigged (unless of course, you're an illegal in which case it's all waived and good to go)

you WILL get fucked.
GET A LAWYER!!!!!!!!!!!!

[KevDen2005]

Get a public defender, they are free and will do what they can to help. I have had great experiences with them, they are busy, well trained, and have previous relationships with judges and DA's so they know what they can ask for and get away with, and it is free to you.

I will reiterate what someone else said, Dress to impress.

[Clint45]

you WILL get fucked.
GET A LAWYER!!!!!!!!!!!!

Unfortunately, lawyers cost money and if you have court tomorrow morning you're shit out of luck.

Fortunately, the ADA probably does not really want to yank your license (again) or put you in jail. He just wants your money. They do accept Visa and Mastercard and if you cannot pay they will probably allow you to get on a payment plan -- but you really do NOT want to go through that hassle. Best to pay it all even if you can't afford it just to put it behind you. If you've already paid to get your license, got your car legal, got your car out of impound, well that probably cost quite a bit more than you'll need to pay at court. It will probably be about $300 in fines plus assorted fees and court costs. You should be okay. Don't bring anything metal into the courthouse.