OK... I am 18 and i live in michigan. I was recently arrested for retail fraud. They did not tell me to which degree or how much the merchandise was. I believe it is right around $100.
I have an MIP from when i was 17. I blew a .026, plead guilty in court and received a $180 fine without probation or community service. The night i was arrested for my MIP about 20 other people were arrested as well at the same party. One of my friends that was 20 at the time was arrested even though he had blown 0's. He was getting charged with running a disorderly house and distributing to minors. The next night a cop called my house simply asking if i had seen my friend walk in the door. Since i had been over there many times i explained to the cop that i knew my friend was supposed to be home around 1030pm and he always went upstairs to shower after work. The cop did not have a second party on the line and the conversation was not recorded. They tried charging me with perjury. So i got a lawyer and they dropped the charges. But i dont think the charges were dropped permanently. Needless to say, my fear is that even though i was never charged, that they may bring it up in court and i might get a worse sentencing because of it.
The Cops told me that my best bet is to plead guilty. I think they are right. Even though it was not I that put things into my bag, i still went along with it and carried the bag out. I am guilty and i am willing to face my consequences. I screwed up and let peer pressure get to me.
I met who my judge will be right after I paid my bail. I dont think she knew i was just in jail but she was very nice. She is a new judge there and has not seen me yet. The judge for my other two cases retired.
I have two jobs in a different city than where i was arrested (in my home town). I have plans to join the coast guard. I basically just need to sign the papers. I will be using the money I make with the Coast Guard to pay for myself to go to cosmetology school. I am hoping that these things wil help the judge to understand that i am not a bad person, that i just screwed up.
I honestly would rather be on probation for a year, do community service and pay fines than have this stay on my record. Should i say that to the judge? I most likely wont get a lawyer. Or plead not guilty. I did something wrong. there is no point in fighting it.
I just really need advice. I hope all of this information will help you.
I have an MIP from when i was 17. I blew a .026, plead guilty in court and received a $180 fine without probation or community service. The night i was arrested for my MIP about 20 other people were arrested as well at the same party. One of my friends that was 20 at the time was arrested even though he had blown 0's. He was getting charged with running a disorderly house and distributing to minors. The next night a cop called my house simply asking if i had seen my friend walk in the door. Since i had been over there many times i explained to the cop that i knew my friend was supposed to be home around 1030pm and he always went upstairs to shower after work. The cop did not have a second party on the line and the conversation was not recorded. They tried charging me with perjury. So i got a lawyer and they dropped the charges. But i dont think the charges were dropped permanently. Needless to say, my fear is that even though i was never charged, that they may bring it up in court and i might get a worse sentencing because of it.
The Cops told me that my best bet is to plead guilty. I think they are right. Even though it was not I that put things into my bag, i still went along with it and carried the bag out. I am guilty and i am willing to face my consequences. I screwed up and let peer pressure get to me.
I met who my judge will be right after I paid my bail. I dont think she knew i was just in jail but she was very nice. She is a new judge there and has not seen me yet. The judge for my other two cases retired.
I have two jobs in a different city than where i was arrested (in my home town). I have plans to join the coast guard. I basically just need to sign the papers. I will be using the money I make with the Coast Guard to pay for myself to go to cosmetology school. I am hoping that these things wil help the judge to understand that i am not a bad person, that i just screwed up.
I honestly would rather be on probation for a year, do community service and pay fines than have this stay on my record. Should i say that to the judge? I most likely wont get a lawyer. Or plead not guilty. I did something wrong. there is no point in fighting it.
I just really need advice. I hope all of this information will help you.
