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- JohnC - 01-05-2006
Alright, small update. I've retained a lawyer. I went with the one who seemed to know the most about the Louisa county courts (names of the judge, DA, etc - common judgements based on previous situations, blah blah). And he wasn't absurdly expensive either.
I was assured that my upcoming trip to Europe will not be in jeopardy at all ::whew::
- Feersty - 01-05-2006
So he already knows you're not going to jail, that's a good lawyer.
- BLINGMW - 01-05-2006
:bootyshake: :beer: :thumbup:
- Mike - 01-05-2006
or he's saying he'd be able to get the jail sentence postponed.
- JohnC - 01-05-2006
Mike Wrote:or he's saying he'd be able to get the jail sentence postponed.
He seemed to think that if necessary he can get the court date moved to after the trip. *And* he doesn't think I'm likely to face jail time (and might even get the charges reduced after all). We'll see.
- CaptainHenreh - 01-05-2006
JohnC Wrote:Mike Wrote:or he's saying he'd be able to get the jail sentence postponed.
He seemed to think that if necessary he can get the court date moved to after the trip. *And* he doesn't think I'm likely to face jail time (and might even get the charges reduced after all). We'll see.
Most excellent! When it all works itself out, we'll have a colossal "John gets (got) out of jail" party.
- PDenbigh - 01-05-2006
CaptainHenreh Wrote:Most excellent! When it all works itself out, we'll have a colossal "John gets (got) out of jail" party.
...For which the cops will be called and we will all go to jail together!
- CaptainHenreh - 01-05-2006
PDenbigh Wrote:CaptainHenreh Wrote:Most excellent! When it all works itself out, we'll have a colossal "John gets (got) out of jail" party.
...For which the cops will be called and we will all go to jail together!
We should all flash MM's in our mugshots.
- Andy - 01-05-2006
Or you could avoid all that in a fatal blaze of glory on the Nurburgring.
- Feersty - 01-05-2006
Are allowed to leave the country with a pending felony charge?
edit: if this is a misdemeanor they disregard what I said...
- JohnC - 01-05-2006
Feersty Wrote:Are allowed to leave the country with a pending felony charge?
edit: if this is a misdemeanor they disregard what I said...
As I've stated numerous times in this thread, it is a Class 1 Misdemeanor.
- JohnC - 01-05-2006
Andy Wrote:Or you could avoid all that in a fatal blaze of glory on the Nurburgring.
- BLINGMW - 01-05-2006
I guess that answers the "optional insurance" question.....
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- white_2kgt - 01-05-2006
JohnC Wrote:Feersty Wrote:Are allowed to leave the country with a pending felony charge?
edit: if this is a misdemeanor they disregard what I said...
As I've stated numerous times in this thread, it is a Class 1 Misdemeanor.
They dont' effect security clearances do they?
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- Evan - 01-05-2006
no, most you would have to do is report it to your sec officer
- JohnC - 01-05-2006
white_2kgt Wrote:JohnC Wrote:Feersty Wrote:Are allowed to leave the country with a pending felony charge?
edit: if this is a misdemeanor they disregard what I said...
As I've stated numerous times in this thread, it is a Class 1 Misdemeanor.
They dont' effect security clearances do they?
They *can*, but I've been informed by my management and security folks that I'm probably ok. I know several people down here who work at NGIC and have gotten reckless tickets, who have not had any problems with their clearances.
- Andy - 01-05-2006
JohnC Wrote:white_2kgt Wrote:JohnC Wrote:Feersty Wrote:Are allowed to leave the country with a pending felony charge?
edit: if this is a misdemeanor they disregard what I said...
As I've stated numerous times in this thread, it is a Class 1 Misdemeanor.
They dont' effect security clearances do they?
They *can*, but I've been informed by my management and security folks that I'm probably ok. I know several people down here who work at NGIC and have gotten reckless tickets, who have not had any problems with their clearances.
I asked management that too and they didn't think recklesses were that big of a deal unless there was a little old lady underneath a tire. In terms driving offenses, DUI is the break point between acceptable and you're screwed.
- JohnC - 01-17-2006
Minor update: Got my court date moved back to late April. Europe here I come 8)
- Ginger - 01-17-2006
bling on!
We should go to court with John in black button down shirts and yellow ties, givin' the MM's from the back row.
- HAULN-SS - 01-17-2006
Just from personal experience doing 29 over....the cop WILL NOT tell the judge anything about your case and how you cooperated and had full control..blah blah blah, even if they tell you they will do so when you're on the side of the road. The best bet is to sign up for a DIP class before court, plead guilty, and say to the judge "here's what i've done to help get rid of my reckless ways" and present the DIP certificate/receipt/whatever. Wouldnt even screw around with getting a lawyer, because the 60$ for DIP class will go a lot further than whatever you pay the lawyer. You'll get back a couple demerit points at the least, and possibly get the actual ticket reduced, or given the option to be "on vehicular probation" for a year. This sounds like a tempting idea, however, even failing to signal properly or non-moving violations count towards this probation, at which time you face even stiffer penalties.