How much time willI serve ifI plead guilty to a traffic crime?
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How much time willI serve ifI plead guilty to a traffic crime?
I was charged with driving without a license and no fault insurance. Arrested and served time for a bench warrant missed court appearance. I don’t qualify for a public defender. If i plead guilty at arraignment/plea, how much time will I serve?
Asked on May 6, 2009 under Criminal Law, Hawaii
Answers:
J.M.A., Member in Good Standing of the Connecticut Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
I am a lawyer in CT, not HI, but i practice criminal defense. I dont have enough info from you to give you a definitive answer (i.e. what statute # were you charged with). Traffic violations generally result in monetary fines, not jail. However, if the ticket is a misdemeanor, then you could end up doing time. You need to look up the statute # and find out whether it is punishable with a fine or jail or both so that you know the exposure. Do you have a criminal record? That too could have some affect as well. I would go to see a lawyer for a free consultation so they can tell you the penaly for the statute or revise your question.
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