SuperSleeper
01-07-2004, 08:24 PM
So for those of you don't know, and I'll make it short and sweet, I was charged for fleeing back in July--hence the username. The chase itself was a total joke... lasted 3/10 of a mile... but in the end, I got the cuffs. Spent 2 days in jail, and until today, was trying to work out everything with the court.
Original charge was: Felony--fleeing. Up to $5000 fine and/or up to 3 years and 1 day in jail, and my car would be forfeited to the state. The state prosecutors this whole time wouldn't budge an inch for plea bargains, that is, until today.
Thanks to an excellent attorney, here's what happened. Pled guilty to the felony, but it was charged as a gross misdimeanor. $1000 in total fines/fees, 5 days of 'sentence to service' (I assume is similar to community service) and I get to keep the Laser. Still not fun, but I consider myself lucky to get off as well as I did.
So what happens now is I'll end up losing my license for a few months and I'm forced to sell the Laser to pay fines. :rant: Bye to DSMs! :( Gotta buy a junker and just try to get back on track.
Original charge was: Felony--fleeing. Up to $5000 fine and/or up to 3 years and 1 day in jail, and my car would be forfeited to the state. The state prosecutors this whole time wouldn't budge an inch for plea bargains, that is, until today.
Thanks to an excellent attorney, here's what happened. Pled guilty to the felony, but it was charged as a gross misdimeanor. $1000 in total fines/fees, 5 days of 'sentence to service' (I assume is similar to community service) and I get to keep the Laser. Still not fun, but I consider myself lucky to get off as well as I did.
So what happens now is I'll end up losing my license for a few months and I'm forced to sell the Laser to pay fines. :rant: Bye to DSMs! :( Gotta buy a junker and just try to get back on track.