I plan on going into the Pasadena Superior Court on Friday to resolve this matter. Basically, I kicked a womans car during a road rage incident after she cut me off making me nearly crash into her. She got out and I tried to take of and she had jumped into my car by running up the hood as it was a convertibIe. I dropped her off immediately and drove away. A week later I went and spoke to a detective about a month ago regarding this and he acted as if it was no major deal. I got a notice in the mail today saying I need to surrender to clear my warrant. Will I be after I see a judge? Or will I be released after I clear the warrant, meaning going to the court house. The Bail amount is $50,000. Can anyone provide some feedback and let me know how bad this can be or is?
2007-08-28 16:46:08 · 11 answers · asked by Bruck Shot Teddy 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
You need to surrender to to police. They will book you in, take your fingerprints, and take pictures of you.
You will be allowed to call a bondsman to come make your bail for you. The $50000 bail will cost you $5000.
Once you give the bondsman the $5000, he will get you released within an hour or two. While you're waiting, you'll be held in a jail cell.
You'll have a court date set, and must appear at court.
2007-08-28 16:51:42 · answer #1 · answered by Stuart 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
OK - If I have this straight - there is a warrant out for your arrest - but I’m confused about some of the other details.
Have you actually been arrested (i.e. processed through the system)? Did you go before a judge and plead guilty or not guilty? Are you out on bond? If not, where did you get the idea that the bond is $50,000? (When the bond is $50,000, you can usually get out of jail by posting 10% of the bond.)
If you haven't been before a judge, I hate to give you the bad news but the police officials will ask you to come in to "clear this warrant" to make it sounds like you aren't in big trouble. However, once you surrender to the police, it isn't a matter of clearing up this warrant. You will be charged. You can plead guilty or not guilty. If you plead guilty and throw yourself on the mercy of the court, the judge will determine your sentence/penalty. If you plead not guilty, you will receive a jury trial. If you cannot afford an attorney, you will be assigned to a public defender. If you plead not guilty, it might be in your best interest to strike a plea agreement with the district attorney (your attorney would do this for you). Your attorney will tell you the maximum penalty. Obviously, if you think you will be found guilty and the DA offers you a plea agreement will be a penalty less than the maximum you will probably want to take it. A plea bargain might require you to take an anger management class. If so, go to the classes!
It sounds like this woman participated in the road rage incident. This may be to your advantage.
When you go to court be prepared to go to jail until you can post bail.
This isn't a pleasant situation but you have to take responsibility for your actions. This isn't going to magically disappear so get an attorney and go to court.
Don't pay for a cheap attorney. Unless you can spend big bucks, a public defender will be just as good and won't cost you anything.
2007-08-29 00:08:06 · answer #2 · answered by ALR 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The assault with a deadly weapon charge, PC 245(a)(1), is the most serious and you can get up to four years in state prison. You can also get a year on the reckless driving charge, VC 23103. Leaving the scene, VC20002, is the least serious.
When you go on Friday, you will be booked, so you need to make arrangements for bail or you will be sitting in jail. But if you don't go and take care of this, it will be worse for you. The police know where you live and will eventually come for you.
Hire a lawyer, talk to a bail bondsman, and turn yourself in.
2007-08-28 23:57:17 · answer #3 · answered by raichasays 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The best thing to do is not run and turn yourself in because if you hide it will make it worse for you. Call a bailsman or find a way to borrow that money or someone who can borrow it for you and get out. Good luck.
2007-08-28 23:54:51 · answer #4 · answered by Sky 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do get a lawyer, but also get your mind clear about what happened.
Did you hurt her? Are there any witnesses...for you or her?
Sounds like you both showed some road rage. Give your lawyer all the information..then take his advice. He is the expert.
2007-08-28 23:54:51 · answer #5 · answered by sunmanic 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Doing anything BUT turning yourself in is a mistake. Things will only get worse the longer you wait to go in. No matter what the charges or how "unfair" they are you still need to face them in order for this to "go away".
2007-08-28 23:54:34 · answer #6 · answered by Ratchet 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Wow just yell at them no matter what. Sorry to hear that She was probably on drugs or was trying to cause you to wreck into her so she could collect money from you or provoke your anger and if you were already having a bad day that made it worse.
2007-08-28 23:52:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
You need to hire a lawyer and discuss this matter with him/her, rather than deriving information from complete strangers. From your description, it sounds like she is hitting you with an assault/threat charge.
2007-08-28 23:48:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
MAN UP! Turn yourself in and face your responsibility. No matter the punishment, you have to do it, go get it over with and stop bellyaching.
2007-08-28 23:49:17 · answer #9 · answered by FRANKFUSS 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
stop driving and ride public transportation from now on
2007-08-28 23:55:42 · answer #10 · answered by monarch 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋