A few weeks ago I had a campfire and was certain I put it out. But guess it was smoldering underground and after I left, it started up again and became a major forest fire.
At first I was told I would receive a citation, then a few days later I was told I was being charged, with failure to put out a campfire.
I've been waiting for the court date, and had planned on pleading guilty and taking whatever consequences they saw fit. I had to repeat my story to many different people, and the investigators agree and have publicly stated they realize I took precautionary steps, and that it was an accident.
But two days ago an officer delivered my summons, it said they were charging me with 'reckless burning,' which carries a stiffer penalty and possible jail time.
I don't want the court stuff to drag on, do you know anything about pleading 'no contest?' How can I learn more?
I really want to represent myself rather than have a lawyer.
Thanks
2006-08-18
08:37:00
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Joy_Brigade
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