if someone has a suspended licence b/c of a dui and was put on probation, but was pulled over again for driving on a suspended licensce....what is the worst and what is the least that can happen?
2007-09-28 15:42:19 · 14 answers · asked by saraJ 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Well, my personal policy is, unless you have a *really* good reason, if I catch you driving on a suspended license, I take you to jail and you have to post a $300 bond.
You then go to court and if you are found guilty, you are usually fined $1000 and your license is then revoked for 1 year.
Also, there may be other penalties for violating your probation. Which will probably be a weekend in jail (which you have to pay for)
2007-09-28 15:45:53 · answer #1 · answered by Kenneth C 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
OK, here's the scoop. The person probably got a criminal ticket (if not arrested) for the driving on a suspension. They will have to satisfy that ticket which will likely be up to a $1,000 fine and court costs, plus as much as 6 months in jail or community service hours...any or all of the above.
Now, for the probation violation...They "can" be given the full sentence for which they were granted probation (i.e. the DUI). Whatever they would have gotten for the DUI could be their maximum sentence. Likely, up to 1 year in jail, as much as a $5,000 fine, license revoked, community service, court costs, etc....again, any or all of the above.
The least that could happen would be as little as "nothing" ...case dismissed, however that's not very likely.
Usually, if you violate a judge's orders, they tend to take it VERY personally and they mete out a higher penalty...usually still not the max, but it's progressively higher than he/she was granted to begin with.
2007-09-28 22:49:13 · answer #2 · answered by Gary D 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It seems maybe the worst is jail,maybe with what we call shock probation,the least,may be suspended license,fine and probation,Most states take this seriously,as well they should.
2007-09-28 22:53:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
DEPENDANT UPON JURISDICTION AND THE MOOD OF THE JUDGE.
1. HOW CAN YOU HAVE A SUSPENDED LICENSE AND DRIVE?
2. YOU ARE GIVEN A BREAK AND PUT ON PROBATION AND CONTINUE TO DEFY THE COURTS ORDER YOU NOT BE ALLOWED TO DRIVE.
TO ME IF I WERE THE JUDGE I WOULD GIVE YOU SIX MONTHS FOR BEING IN CONTEMPT OF MY ORDER, SIX MONTHS FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH DRIVING RESTRICTION AND SIX MONTHS TO FINISH PROBATION ALL TO RUN CONSECUTIVELY ONE SENTENCE AFTER THE OTHER WITHOUT ANY GOOD TIME. THIS WAY I COULD GET YOU OFF THE STREET AND IN A JAIL ( NOT A PRISON YET, BUT YOUR STUPIDITY WILL GET YOU THERE EVENTUALLY)
4. FOR 18 MONTHS I WILL NOT HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT YOU KILLING SOME INNOCENT PERSON.
2007-09-28 23:17:17 · answer #4 · answered by ahsoasho2u2 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The least that can happen is arrest. The worst depending upon the jurisdiction would be confiscating the vehicle, jail time, revocation of license, hefty fine.
2007-09-28 23:09:52 · answer #5 · answered by Tellin' U Da Truth! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They could get the remainder of their probation in jail plus jail time on the new charge.
2007-09-28 23:07:54 · answer #6 · answered by Steven C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it depends on how many dui's they've had in the past and on your state's laws. But more than likely it's probably some jail time and probation
2007-09-28 22:46:04 · answer #7 · answered by I'm Bored 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I'm a police officer in daly city, outside of san Francisco. in my department the worst is car towed (can be taken and auctioned off) you will be taken to jail/ the least is be let off or if you have a licensed driver and let them take wheel
2007-09-28 23:20:09 · answer #8 · answered by JOSE C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It COULD be a mandatory 10 days in jail (worst), or if your lucky, you may be able to get away with work project and more fines (least). And that's IF you weren't given another DUI.
Get your act cleaned up, my friend.
2007-09-28 22:47:55 · answer #9 · answered by LuLu 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I think it's going to depend on the state you live in. Worst? JAIL. Least? a fine.
2007-09-28 22:45:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋