hmm...JDR = juvy court...u'll be ok then...the laws are too slack for juvy... but that just my opinion... and in my opinion..i think u knew...

talk w/ ur parent they'll have to be there w/ u anyhow...and ask a lawyer for advice....

 

i think the laws are tougher for juveniles. I got my license suspended for speeding as a juvenile, if i was over 18 it would have resulted in just a fine.

just pray the people before you did some really bad shit on the road, that way what you did won't look as bad to the judge.

 

yeah all types of laws have been passed for juvi drivers...

but for sure you're going to have to take the 8 hour class, just PRAY that its all you'll have to do...

 

If you're completely unsure of it all, ask for a continuance. If this is your first court appearance/traffic violation, stand it out with guilty w/ explaination and make sure you sign up or take drivers ed before you go to court. If you show proof that you are willing to improve yourself, then you will be given a much lesser punishment. I've been late to court 4 X and have gotten off on everything 'cause i'm the king of bullshit, but i consider it pure luck.

 

don't sign up for driver's ed before your court date. You could only take it once a year or so, so if you already are taking it, the judge cannot use it as a punishment.

 

welp... its tomorrow.

i guess i'm just going to plead guilty and see what happens.

 

Of course it's up to you, but like I said before.. the people that pleaded guilty got some high fines and shit. I pleaded No Contest and talked to the prosecutor and got half of what everyone else was getting. Just my 2 cents.

 

That's also a good point. They could look it as either being responsible or just an open door for Judge Dredd to shove a big stick up your ass. The age factor is gonna screw things up w/ DMV because your 18th is so close.

Final Words of Advice....

Wear lots of bling bling, if you don't have any borrow some from your parents 'cause i'm sure after years of owning that stuff all it does is collect dust... make use of it!

Good luck buddy, hope it goes well for ya!

 

err whats the difference between "guilty" and "no contest"?

 

i3secs doesn't know what he's talking about, my father is a police officer for NN, my uncle is a lawyer, and they encouraged me to plead no contest.

Pleading "no contest" is saying that you do not contest the charges brought against you, and that for the purposes of THAT hearing, the charges brought against you are true. However, my father says that pleading 'no contest' gives the judge more latitude in what he can do, for instance if you plead guilty to the charges, you'll pay the fine and have the corresponding points put on your license. I plead "no contest", I talked with the judge, and he was able to lower my speeding ticket so that I didn't have as many points on my license.

Trust me, the judge will not be 'annoyed' by you pleading 'no contest' -- most people do it. On my court day, a chinese woman was brought to the judge for wreckless driving. She could barely speak english and couldn't understand the judge when he asked "how do you plead?" -- he explained her options to her (guily, no contest, not guilty), and she just said "guilty." The courtroom AND the judge sort of chuckled and he advised her to plead "no contest" -- he actually suggested it to her. He said "just trust me" -- he then lowered her charge, and sent her on her way.

Pleading 'no contest' allows the judge to decide whether you are guilty or not, he can take into account your story, your prior record, etc.

Listen to me and most of the other people who have responded here, "no contest" is the way to go.

If you want, PM me and I can give you my dad's number and you can talk to him personally if you like, he's been a police officer for NN for over 20 years and has been to court hundreds of times.