I know a man (in California) who has no driver's license and operates his own security business (under the table because he owes child support). He takes the plates off of one car and puts it on another so he has current tags showing. Is this a crime? What would happen if he were caught. I dont think he can have insurance either with no license or registration, right?
2006-12-31 07:45:42 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I have no intention of doing anything to make this person go to jail but want to know what is legal.
2006-12-31 08:03:56 · update #1
Yes it is a crime.
If he gets stopped and the plates are run, he will have to explain (to a judge) why the plates dont match the vehicle the plate was registered to.
I am not sure what they would do to him. He would have to go to court but I woudl guess the arrest would be at the discresion (sp) of the officer who stopped him.
They could impound his car at the very least (cant operated it with improper registration)
and if convicted he would have to pay some HUGE fines.
Dont know who this man is but if you are in a relationship with him, you might want to reconsider.
SOunds like there is ALOT of dishonesty in his life.
If feel sorry for his kids,
that is an awful lot of work for a person to go thru to NOT pay child support for them.
Is that the character of someone that you want in your life?
2006-12-31 07:57:05 · answer #1 · answered by karen g 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Let's see. Not paying child support is a crime. Operating a business under the table is probably a crime if he is operating without a license or avoiding taxes. Switching license plates to avoid registration is a crime. Driving without a license is a crime. In California, driving without insurance is a crime. I don't know what his record is, but if he were caught, and convicted of all these offenses, I think he is probably looking at years of probation and some substantial time in jail, though with no record probably less than a year of custody. (If the feds go after him for tax evasion, probably more than that.)
2006-12-31 16:08:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with gunny T, but would like to add this, not paying child support is not a crime of the state nor crime of statute, not paying child support is going to put you in jail for disobeying a court order.
there is no crime committed. as for all the rest nothing is against the law unless you get caught doing it. We make the laws but every day break those laws to suit our on needs. for instance, speeding, if there isn't a cop around why not speed up just a little, then when you see a cop you slow down slower than the speed limit to pass the cop because you feel guilty. I think if this guys actions are annoying you to the point that you would ask if its a crime what he is doing I suggest reporting him, but remember the next time you speed up a little you might be annoying someone!
2006-12-31 18:02:42 · answer #3 · answered by thepopeyebob 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
Yes
And definitely
yes!
For a guy who owns child support and is skipping out on his kids is disgusting and should be reported!
If he has a social security number I think he can have insurance but this guy doesn't seem like a good guy and should be reported. If he were to be caught he would have jail time most probably. Any money that he does have would probably be in dispute by the mother of his children for running out on his responsibilities.
Bye.
2006-12-31 16:02:08 · answer #4 · answered by mistyfan69 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Getting paid under the table is a crime - it is a tax law.
Not paying choild support is a crime - can be a felony.
Using the wrong plates on a car is a crime - probably a misdemeanor or a fix-it ticket.
The guy is a scumbag.
2006-12-31 15:48:47 · answer #5 · answered by deadsolidcenter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is a crime, several statutes are being violated… But is there a moral issue here? This entire exercise involves the right to reasonable use of the public roads. Many years ago the U.S. Supreme court ruled “people have a right to reasonable use of the public roads using the accepted mode of transportation of the day.” (ever hear that one on the evening news?). When you strip a person of their right to travel you strip them of their right to earn a living in this day and age. Reality: over 30% of the people on the roads today are “underground” drivers for whatever reasons. No way is legislation EVER going to stop people from living in a normal manner, legally or illegally. Are all YOUR “papers” in order?
2006-12-31 17:42:10 · answer #6 · answered by Gunny T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All of those are crimes and operating a motor vehicle with fictitious license plates can be, when coupled with no insurance, a very serious infraction of the law!!
2006-12-31 16:04:15 · answer #7 · answered by SICKO 2 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You know yourself its not legal ,when you where typing .
I have one question for you? who know this because you must be a close friend ,and the other he as child support to pay.
Don't go create trouble for this man ,and most of all his children .
He's doing what he as to do ,don't be so perfect we all humans .
I'm sure nobody is going to make you testify .
just ignore it
2006-12-31 15:58:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All of the above are crimes! I feel sorry for the people he might injure with no insurance. He has no responsibility for his own actions!
2006-12-31 15:57:25 · answer #9 · answered by Lab 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes it is driving without a license, and insurance, switched plates,and driving an unregistered auto
2006-12-31 15:54:43 · answer #10 · answered by unreal 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋