Anyone got off a wreckless without a lawyer?
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Re: Anyone got off a wreckless without a lawyer?
Originally Posted by seanazzy
it all depends. i didn't get a lawyer (62/35 no seatbelt), my record is horrible but hadn't gotten pulled over in two years before, prosecuting attorney normally talks to nobody but lawyers and the judge. and that comes down to connections...my lawyer has even told me that before. a 'you scratch my back, i scratch yours' kinda thing. no bs. i got off the seatbelt and it was lowered to speeding...walked out with a 125 dollar fine or some shit like that (in fairfax county) and this was just in october. don't even attempt a court appointed lawyer...you're better off on your own. dress nice and come up with an excuse. seriously...and you can always try to talk to the prosecuting attorney but good luck
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Re: Anyone got off a wreckless without a lawyer?
no, i didn't speak to her cause everybody was going up there to try and talk and she said, "nope, go sit down." whack....i had no lawyer. i think the representation is because around here there are so many f'n people in court that they don't have time to deal w/ everyone and obviously the people that pay for a lawyer get a chance. the judge listens to what you say and so does the prosecuting attorney. make it good. the judge will usually ask if she thinks that's a good punishment or whatever.
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Re: Anyone got off a wreckless without a lawyer?
Originally Posted by e46M3
So you did not have a lawyer?? The prosecutor spoke to you without one? I am fron Utah and all this noise about not talking to you unless you have representation is just retarded.
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Re: Anyone got off a wreckless without a lawyer?
I understand that. I would like to just plead my case on my own and see what happens. If I am found guilty I will ask for an appeal and then get a lawyer.
Does the cop have to be there on the first court date?
Does the cop have to be there on the first court date?
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Re: Anyone got off a wreckless without a lawyer?
Originally Posted by e46M3
I understand that. I would like to just plead my case on my own and see what happens. If I am found guilty I will ask for an appeal and then get a lawyer.
Does the cop have to be there on the first court date?
Does the cop have to be there on the first court date?
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Re: Anyone got off a wreckless without a lawyer?
lot of money if you don't think you'll get it though. it's a risk, but mine was worth saving the $1000. especially since you can always appeal it