FutureinConcern
Junior Member
What is the name of your state?
Virginia
*also posted this in the DUI/DWI forum, not sure which is more applicable*
05/05/07 - I was arrested for Public Intoxation early morning and let go mid day. When dropped off at the station the cop commented that I was very cooperative. Yesterday, 2 days after the incident I had court and asked for a public defender (denied as judge said public defenders are only offered when there is a possiblity of jail time). I than plead no contest. I was not sure of the procedure but I was under the impression I would be able to ask for community service and plea my way out. As soon as I said no contest the judge, fined me the minium 50$ and found me guilty without my explanation. I was not aware of the process, but could not afford an attourney. I am very concerned about my future as far as acceptance into a PhD program for psychology as well as future jobs. Is there anyway I can still find a way to expunge this from my record or lower the charge in exchange for a higher fine and community service?...
Backround information: At 16 recieved a DWI, which was expunged
At 18 recieved a underage possession of alcohol, which was dropped
I am now 22, turning 23 within the month and have otherwise straightened up since the begininning of college. and accepted into a grad school for a master's.
Thank you for your help and advice, I appreciate any feedback.
Virginia
*also posted this in the DUI/DWI forum, not sure which is more applicable*
05/05/07 - I was arrested for Public Intoxation early morning and let go mid day. When dropped off at the station the cop commented that I was very cooperative. Yesterday, 2 days after the incident I had court and asked for a public defender (denied as judge said public defenders are only offered when there is a possiblity of jail time). I than plead no contest. I was not sure of the procedure but I was under the impression I would be able to ask for community service and plea my way out. As soon as I said no contest the judge, fined me the minium 50$ and found me guilty without my explanation. I was not aware of the process, but could not afford an attourney. I am very concerned about my future as far as acceptance into a PhD program for psychology as well as future jobs. Is there anyway I can still find a way to expunge this from my record or lower the charge in exchange for a higher fine and community service?...
Backround information: At 16 recieved a DWI, which was expunged
At 18 recieved a underage possession of alcohol, which was dropped
I am now 22, turning 23 within the month and have otherwise straightened up since the begininning of college. and accepted into a grad school for a master's.
Thank you for your help and advice, I appreciate any feedback.