iam on probation for a differnt crime something i was in the wrong place at the wrong time. but now they are trying to get me for tearing up someone yard with my old car, this was supposed to happen march 16 2006, the bad part is i cant remeber anything that happen in that month because of a car accident. the person i talked to said to plea no contest it means i cant remeber and she recomends no jail time will i not get jail time if i cant remeber what happen or will i? this all just seems wierd almost 6 months later and they are trying to get me for this someone help me please
2006-09-15 00:15:53 · 16 answers · asked by ? 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
how long could i get for the crime?
2006-09-15 00:28:58 · update #1
You certainly can be charged for a crime you don't remember! Every criminal in the United States would use that excuse as their defense, if that were the case.
If you plead 'no contest', that's the same as saying 'I'm guilty'. Your friend is wrong by telling you it means you 'can't remember', and maybe they'll go easy on you. It means YOU'RE GUILTY AND YOU JUST DON'T WANT TO SAY IT OUT LOUD".
Now If you turfed someones lawn with your car, certainly there must have been some kind of debris left on your car, or someone brought this to your attention prior to six months after the fact. I'm sorry but I just don't think this "I just can't remember" situation is going to fly at all. Judge's don't like it if they think you're lying to them, they don't like it at all. I'm not saying you are faking. But, If you're story sounds made up that judge might get fired up. I'd tell the truth, whatever that may be and be prepared for alot, I mean ALOT of questions from the judge.
Now to address your question about will they go easy on you because you're on probation, (for something that you were just in the wrong place at the wrong time for) NO. My guess is that that might irritate the judge even further to be honest. You are supposed to be on your best behavior right now, proving that you are not a menace to society, and that you are trying to mend your ways. And now you're in trouble again. See what I mean.....You've got to learn to stay out of trouble. The more those judges see you and your criminal record (getting longer and longer) the stiffer the penalties will be, because they will feel you are not learning your lesson. I know this isn't what you wanted to hear, but I wanted to tell you the truth. I hope I'm wrong and everything goes well for you and you get a judge that's having a great day! Good Luck!
2006-09-15 00:49:16 · answer #1 · answered by daisymae 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it doesn't matter if you cant remember it or not, it's what the evidence say. Evidence don't lei, and don't forget.
Maybe you should go see someone, about your aggression against other people?
Why did you tear the persons yard up?
Try doing this before the trail, then maybe you can rather admit to doing it, and admit you have a problem, and that you are getting help, maybe the courts will be sympathetic.
Pleading no contest, because you cant remember sounds stupid, and like you where on drugs or something.
If you really cat remember, because of an accident you had earlier, your gonna have to get Doctor to testify on your behalf.
Can you do that?
Can you get a Doctor?
2006-09-15 00:32:37 · answer #2 · answered by colarstar77 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work in law enforcement.
Your story is almost identical to the 3 I heard just last week.
So, do you guys have a criminal network form letter or something?
You never seem to feel accountable for your actions. Do you even care about the guy's yard that you obviously tore up?
Sorry pal you will find no sympathy here,, since you are already on probation,,, it seems like a pattern of behavior to me.
Hopefully they will send your sorry A** to prison this time, at least the public, law enforcement and your family will not have to deal with your crap until you get out for 3 months, violate parole and go back again.
2006-09-15 00:29:52 · answer #3 · answered by landerscott 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you a drug user and stay stoned half the time? If so, good by Bud. The only reason you can't remember is because something was impairing your brain at the time. That's not a valid excuse. If this is the case, you need to get some help and get off the mind altering chemicals or herbs if that's the case. If not, excuse me for suggesting you were.
2006-09-15 00:30:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even if you don't remember you can still be found guilty. There are plenty of ppl who have claimed they "can't remember" because they did it and didn't want to admit it and were still found guilty. And no contest means you aren't arguing that you didn't do it, but you aren't admitting guilt either. But it's always seemed closer to guilty than not guilty to me. Try not to drink that much or get that stoned and do stupid crap you won't remember later in the future. that seems to be the lesson here. Good luck with that.
2006-09-15 00:26:45 · answer #5 · answered by Mariah 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Im sorry to hear that if u didnt do it. i know this is a diff story but ever heard of the guy who killed his wife? he said he didnt remember and others said he was sleep walking even though he washed the blood off himself and hid the clothes. he was sent to jail. time is sooo precious. i agree with the person who said avoid bad friends. turn to religion too. it really does help. y is every1 being so mean, he didnt say he was stoned. u just assumed. he said it was coz of a car accident thats y he couldnt remember.
2006-09-15 00:27:14 · answer #6 · answered by ! 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Claiming u can't remember is NOT a legal defense for committing a crime. Pleading "no lo contend re" only means that u are not pleading " not guilty or guilty. " The courts will (if the evidence warrants) still find u guilty.
2006-09-15 00:25:31 · answer #7 · answered by Rudy 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Of course you can. Ignorance never has been a good excuse in a court of law. You probably can't remember (don't forget the second m, next time) because you were too wasted. You want help? Try cleaning up your act or seeing a shrink. (or both)
2006-09-15 00:26:03 · answer #8 · answered by Mr. Peachy® 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
unfornunatly the alcohol suitable convitions don't have something to do with getting help. (my husband is doing one hundred fifty days for violation of probation stemming from dui # 3 (he have been given paintings furlough and blew a .03 reporting in) that is gonna harm yet he ought to do the one hundred twenty. he can circulate to AA in penitentiary, and contained related to my husband, his time has replaced his prororities. his probation officer will probable not talk his case with you. (i understand that is stupid, such as you do not understand each and everything) help him whilst he's in custody, and by way of visits, e mail (in the experience that your penitentiary has it) and letters, furnish useful concepts for while he gets out rather of unfavorable or ultimatums. be happy to e mail me in my view in case you should talk with somebody going throught the comparable challenge. solid success to you.
2016-10-15 00:41:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's like saying "If I can't remember I killed those 7 people, am I guilty?"
The answer to that is YES. You are guilty.
2006-09-15 00:24:02 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋