What would you do if you were in this problem... Your inonnocet of any thing that they are saying about you, the judge gives you 60 days in jail, but.. if you loose at trial you get up to 12 months, I dont know how it will go in trial, There is good proof that i didnt to it, but my background(as a younger teen) is hurting that chance that a jury will find me guilty.
So.. I have 2 kids... One is 10 and one is 16 months...
Would you do the 60 days, and come home..
Or go to trial, and plead the best case I can..
Please dont ask me what the trial is about... I am only wondering what you would do.... the 60 days or try to prove your NOT Gulity..
Thanks
2006-06-30 18:08:45 · 37 answers · asked by lilboo_us 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
It depends on how foolproof your evidence is. Remember, taking the 60 days will stain your record forever. Then again, going to trial will cost money and possibly give a year-long term.
Weigh your options carefully. If you don't mind having this on your record, then go with the 60 days. That way you won't be away from your kids too long. If the stain on your record will severely hurt your future, or if you truly have conclusive evidence, I'd go to trial.
2006-06-30 18:17:20 · answer #1 · answered by bezi_cat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on so much.
It is called a plea bargain. You admit it, whether you're guilty or not and do less time.
What does your lawyer say?
Is the evidence solid or not?
Are you innocent, but you were there?
Are the charges exaggerated in your view?
Is a victim trying to get revenge?
Is this a domestic abuse case?
Is there evidence collaborating the charges?
Police always want a conviction and they don't budge a millimeter.
Any reason the witness is lying will give the judge and excuse to drop the charges. People are so lame when it comes to witnessing.
Is the witness credible?
Have you had similar charges?
Have you had drug charges or convictions?
Do you know who is guilty of the crime?
If you don't talk you are better off. Not a word, OK?
Two months is much better than 12 months.
Is this a first time offense or indictment.
Never lie, why, because a lie is easy to catch.
Ask for a lie detector test and use that to help the officers determine your story. They can at any time drop the charges.
Tell the police only what you know, but be careful, your story may just collaborate the victims story.
Always know in detail what you are being convicted of before talking and have a lawyer present.
The police can piece your side of the story into the conviction.
If there was any type of physical activity between you and the others, the two months look better.
You may not be so innocent.
2006-06-30 18:27:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go with the 60 days. There are lawyers you can get to win the trial but they are really expensive to pay for. There is more a chance you that you can lose the case because of your records. People judge you by your past and if you lose because of that, it's a year in jail. Just one year in jail can change you a lot. You could be nice and caring to your kids but after that one year sort of cold. Even if you have a chance of wining, I still think the 60 days is better then a year.
2006-06-30 18:17:00 · answer #3 · answered by Ran Aleman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well the case could take 60 days by the time everything is all said and done. so after that 60 days and things dont work out you're gone for a year. so lets say 60 days = 2 months, add the 2 months of lost time because of the trial and all that nonesense to the 12 months in jail and you're at 14 months. do the 60 days, its easier that way.
2006-06-30 18:14:25 · answer #4 · answered by JK 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To suffer for the truth is far greater than to admit to a lie and accept the guilt and consequences. Besides, who said that you had to have a jury trial? Those 12 people are not experts in the law. They only go by what they hear during trial (that is if some of them don't zone out). The judge knows the law and he/she will be paying attention. Been there, done that, and it worked to my advantage. Forget about the past and hold firm to the fact that you are innocent. Truth always prevail. Now, get a good night sleep and rest in the truth.
2006-06-30 18:20:32 · answer #5 · answered by Ann's Husband 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are really not guilty of anything, then why worry? I still believe that justice still prevails. Why do you have to suffer for something you didnt do? I would not allow myself to be put in jail for either the 60 days or 1 year when in fact, i really did not do anything wrong.
I just hope you get positive votes from the jury and im sure God will help you with this case.
Hope this somehow enlightened you.
2006-06-30 18:18:19 · answer #6 · answered by lilac 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is serious business and I'd like to help you but it is impossible withoutknowing the charge. For one thing , is ita felony or misdemeaner? Without knowing that or whether you can plea bargon it down to a misdemeanor ect.,ect., I am at a loss. Also, what is the evedence againstyou. Felonies follow you for YEARS when you try to find a job. This is not a forgiving country as a rule. And, if you cop to a drug possision or sales you can forget about help from welfare when you get out. So it's not a simple question. But,if you really think you can beat it then fight. Especially if you're innoscent.
2006-06-30 18:25:02 · answer #7 · answered by red007 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not a lawyer. I do know that there are times when innocent people end up being hurt by circumstances over which they do not have control. If I were in your place, if there is proof that I am innocent and that proof is credible, I would place my faith in God and take the trial. I would also try to be certain I have not left any stones unturned that would substantiate my claim of innocence. Good luck to you, I will keep you in my prayers.
2006-06-30 18:16:51 · answer #8 · answered by Mudhugs 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly.The way things are today,it is hard to be seen as innocent when they already have it in their head that you aren't.If you know you didn't do anything wrong,weren't in the vacinity,didn't know anyone involved with it,FIGHT IT!If any of the above applies to you then honestly i'd take the 60 days.Why you ask?If someone you know or etc etc was involved then there is a chance they might have turned you in to save their own *** even if you had nothing to do with it.Hope that helped some.
2006-06-30 18:13:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are honestly innocent and you have a lot of proof of that, do the trial. If you don't have enough proof to ensure your innocence, take the 60 days
2006-06-30 18:13:15 · answer #10 · answered by happy311 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋