Demand letter from Senior Investigator for $150 civil penalty, should I pay the penalty? I wasn't charged Criminally...
Paying the fine is an admission of guilt.
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Paying the fine is an admission of guilt.
It sounds like they may not charge you criminally. You may get a letter in the mail from their lawyers to pay a fine if $150. If you pay the fine...
First question is why were you stopped? Than how was the search conducted? There are a lot of constitutional issues. Hire an attorney ASAP.
Do not pay. You must resolve criminal case first. Paying it is an admission of guilt. Hire an attorney.
There is an exception to the warrant requirement. Emergent situation and if police people's lives are at danger.
Actually if you are in An accident you are involved in a potential crime. Without giving your information a cop won't be able to run your record to...
The worst if its 3rd degree is 5 yrs. she may qualify for pti or probation. If she can't afford attorney she will get a public defender.
Wow, you are really not giving any facts. Everything is very fact sensitive for the outcome.
Usually the state will make what they say is the best offer. You must have a lawyer before you go.
1 st question is why was vehicle stopped. 2nd why did they ask for a consent? They need to have a reason. You may have good motions to file....