2007-07-22 13:41:35 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
The best thing to do is admit to it and accept your punishment and learn from it.
2007-07-22 13:58:27 · answer #1 · answered by King Midas 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
don't "admit" anything, and don't allow them to "force" you to sign something waiving your rights before you see a judge. This is very common in some places. A court assistant will tell you you need to sign something, such as a waiver to right of a jury trial, in order to see the judge. Do not believe them, wait until you talk to a judge, and everything is on the record to believe anything you are told by the court.
If you can't afford an attorney, ask for a public defender to talk to about your case before you make any decisions. Tell them you would like to talk to an attorney before you make your plea, and if they force you to plea, plead not guilty, as you can change that later, but you can't change no contest, nor guilty later.
Also, understand, that pleading something like "reckless driving" is no better than a dwi, for the most part. They will most likely want you to pay all the same fines, take all the same classes, you lose your license the same amount of time, and your insurance company knows what it means.
2007-07-22 20:50:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
About the only thing you can say to the Judge is "yes sir" or "no sir", if you are guilty.
If you feel you are not guilty be damn sure to show up with an Attorney. One that has a good track record defending DWI's. Then you won't have to worry about what to say.
2007-07-22 20:53:56 · answer #3 · answered by From Yours Trully 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lie, lie, LIE. Lie your a s s off and then lie some more... Or, don't.... DWI eh? Were you hammered or just buzzed enough that you got sloopy and got caught? Seriously, I'd take this as a sign that you need to make some changes and do what's going to keep you from getting into this position again. Honesty is the best policy. But a good lie goes a looooong way!!! hahaha
2007-07-22 20:48:50 · answer #4 · answered by blueturtlethunder 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Say: "I need a drink".
or: "Can I get the Hilton cell?"
(Well, actually, you'd have to plead the DWI down to reckless first, and then violate your probation and drive a few times on your suspended license, etc. No, that special treatment isn't available to you just yet.)
2007-07-22 20:46:13 · answer #5 · answered by MALIBU CANYON 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The key is if you are making a guilty plea or will fight the charge. If you will accept a guilty charge, then you must address the court as one who is very sorry and am currently/will soon seek treatment. If you will fight the charge, then you will simply ask for a jury trial (or however you decide to fight, if there are choices).
2007-07-22 20:48:20 · answer #6 · answered by Zombie Birdhouse 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a lawyer. If you can't afford one I don't see it going well with you. If you didn't physically have the alcohol (or whatever it was) in the car with you that will probably help.
Further than that I would recommend a good amount of Mea Culpa here.
2007-07-22 20:45:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about " I'm sorry, I won't do it again and please forgive me"
2007-07-22 20:58:35 · answer #8 · answered by Joeyboy 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋