What would be my penalty for careless driving causing bodily injury?:
I was driving out an intersection and didnt realize I was already out in the middle of the intersection. I tired to go to the opposite side of the intersection and was hit by a car coming to my right. I didn’t see the car coming.
The Officer wrote me careless driving causing bodily injury. The other driver seemed fine at the moment and went to hospital for exam.
I had a clean title and this is my first offend. Will I go to jail for this?
Philip’s answer: You won'r go to jail for a careless driving charge (you can, but you won't), but if convicted you'll pay a fine, have points assessed against you, and insurance consequences. You should at least consult with a lawyer before appearing in court (not me, that would make me a salesman). Best luck.
What is likely to happen with my second meeting with PO to get on UAs or a breathalizer device: I currently Got a dui in arapahoe County colorado.. I spent one night in jail.. got sentenced to 2 years probation classes and drug test (possibly a breathalizer device instead of UAs.. I also got 30 days house arrest but released early for not violating any rules. My probation meeting to set up my breathalizer is in two days and I was wondering if they will UA me right then or if at all
Philip’s answer:
The best rule is to assume that they will.
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Could I get a speeding ticket dismissed if the officer told me he wasn't going to give me a ticket?: I was speeding, but the officer who pulled me over said he wasn't going to give me a ticket because his printer wasn't working. He never handed me anything and didn't say I had a court date. I just found out today that I have a charge for speeding and a court date next Tuesday. I feel like this should get dismissed?
Philip’s answer: Traffic tickets are rarely dismissed based on a feeling they should be. Because you know the hearing is scheduled, if you don't appear in court you won't have a good excuse for a nonappearance, unless you are clever and willing to lie. You can tell the judge you feel the process was unfair and, who knows, they might agree and dismiss. But if you just don't show up, a warrant may be your next headache.