What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California
Hello,
I'm heading to a "pre-trial" hearing for an auto accident.
Quick recap: I got rear-ended on the highway. Driving company car and had enough damage where I had to file a police report. Cop saw that I had an out of state liscence (just moved to CA 20 days prior) and told me I only had 10 days to apply for a liscence from my official move date. Gave me a ticket (misdemeanor/$800) and I appeared in court with 75 others to contest it. The judge said he could not handle this case at that time and I was scheduled for a hearing with just him and the DA which occurs tomorrow. He said that I basically show my current CA drivers liscence and it will "most likely" be reduced to an infraction. I got my CA liscence the day after the accident which was about 4 months ago. So, in my trial/hearing tomorrow will he ask me "how do you plead?" Do I plead not guilty or no contest or guilty? I understand I'm guilty....but how do I plead? Answers asap would be helpful...thanks!
Hello,
I'm heading to a "pre-trial" hearing for an auto accident.
Quick recap: I got rear-ended on the highway. Driving company car and had enough damage where I had to file a police report. Cop saw that I had an out of state liscence (just moved to CA 20 days prior) and told me I only had 10 days to apply for a liscence from my official move date. Gave me a ticket (misdemeanor/$800) and I appeared in court with 75 others to contest it. The judge said he could not handle this case at that time and I was scheduled for a hearing with just him and the DA which occurs tomorrow. He said that I basically show my current CA drivers liscence and it will "most likely" be reduced to an infraction. I got my CA liscence the day after the accident which was about 4 months ago. So, in my trial/hearing tomorrow will he ask me "how do you plead?" Do I plead not guilty or no contest or guilty? I understand I'm guilty....but how do I plead? Answers asap would be helpful...thanks!