I was pulled over on 07-02-2006 for speeding and ticketed also for driving while suspended. On 07-04-2006 I desperately needed to go to work and as luck would have it, I got pulled over again. I was cited for driving while suspended again. Is it a possibility I can avoid jail time? I can't afford a sophisticated lawyer.
2006-08-12 09:08:49 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
I was pulled over the first time in Harrisburg, I knew nothing of my liscence being suspended; no warning letter came in the mail. I was shocked. In fact I was sure there was a mistake. It was well into the weekend and the Department of Motor Vehicles was already closed; 4th July weekend. This all happened on the 2nd July 2006. I was scheduled to work on the 4th of July in Maryland and had no other way of making it to work. I decided to risk driving to work and since the next day was a working day take care of it right away. On my way to work I was pulled over a second time and arrested for driving under suspension. The next day I went toThe department of motor vehicles and to my dismay found out my liscence was suspended because of a $110 Ticket I had failed to pay. I quickly paid the ticket and paid to get my car from the impound lot. The thing that beats me is, Why should I let my liscence get suspended for $110 which I can pay any time? I am normally so careful for such things.
2006-08-12 23:11:41 · update #1
Maybe. And I hope you don't go to jail, but, how come you just don't follow the rules?? What is so hard about doing what you're told so you don't heap any more headaches on yourself?? You knew you wouldn't be able to afford a lawyer if you got in trouble, so why did you put yourself in that situation.
I know it's hard without transportation, but if you would have just endured, you would be free and clear and could go back to driving and going to work everyday, with the sun on your face and the birds singing, making money, coming home to a clean house without the worry of the law on you behind. But instead.........................aw MAN C'MON!!!!!!
2006-08-18 14:27:18 · answer #1 · answered by msjuliet2005 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-06-10 02:45:43 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Naturally it depends on where you were driving. My guess is the minimum you'll get is having your license revoked. in most places, if your license if suspended, you can ask the judge for limited driving privileges to get to work and back. Your chances of getting permission went down when you did so on your own.
2006-08-12 14:34:52 · answer #3 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, how much is your freedom worth to you? In some states, you're looking at a low-grade felony for a repeat offence, as well as possible confiscation of your vehicle, etc.
In this case, you're fooling yourself when you say that you can't afford an attorney. You can't afford to NOT have an attorney!
2006-08-12 10:19:35 · answer #4 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most states will give a suspended sentence w/ probation, unless the suspension was from a DUI then they generally have a mandatory period of incarceration
2006-08-12 09:13:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes there is you can ask for work release where they can let you out of jail and then you can pay $75 a week other than that ask for a public defender
2006-08-12 11:08:25 · answer #6 · answered by dustin b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can avoid penalties, jail time etc, BY NOT DRIVING UNDER SUSPENSION. Shouldnt be that hard to understand.
2006-08-12 10:09:36 · answer #7 · answered by kristycordeaux 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-08-20 06:47:50 · answer #8 · answered by Sugi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you have a shortage of criminals I hardly think they will give you jail time. They'll probably give you another fine and another suspension.
2006-08-19 15:05:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
anything is possible but not likely. depends on judge..your attorney.. jail crowded conditions. i have seen people with second dus.. do up to six months
2006-08-12 09:52:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋