so, I got pulled over driving on a revoked license, but it was because my girlfriend’s daughter was in the hospital after a heart attack. this would be my fourth offense, and I’ve been charged with a felony for this before. I’m trying to see if there’s any way this can be reduced to a misdemeanor because it was an emergency situation. anyone been in a similar spot or know what I should do?
dang, that’s rough. from what I know, emergencies like that don’t usually change the legal outcome. have you tried talking to a lawyer?
Haim said:
dang, that’s rough. from what I know, emergencies like that don’t usually change the legal outcome. have you tried talking to a lawyer?
yeah, I’ve been looking into it, but it’s been hard to find one in time. I saw something online and tried calling.
wait, what does a revoked license mean exactly? is it like a suspension?
Nathan said:
wait, what does a revoked license mean exactly? is it like a suspension?
not quite. suspension is temporary, revoked means the license is canceled completely and you need to reapply after meeting conditions.
Nathan said:
wait, what does a revoked license mean exactly? is it like a suspension?
oh, got it. makes sense now. sounds like a tough spot to be in.
did the judge know it was an emergency? sometimes they take that into account when deciding penalties.
Zeek said:
did the judge know it was an emergency? sometimes they take that into account when deciding penalties.
I’m hoping to explain it when I see the judge, but IDK how much it’ll help. fingers crossed.
Zeek said:
did the judge know it was an emergency? sometimes they take that into account when deciding penalties.
be sure to gather anything that supports your story, like hospital records or witness statements.
if this is your fourth time, it might be harder to get leniency, even with the emergency. but def talk to a lawyer.
Harper said:
if this is your fourth time, it might be harder to get leniency, even with the emergency. but def talk to a lawyer.
yeah, I get that. just hoping they’ll understand the situation a bit, you know?
Harper said:
if this is your fourth time, it might be harder to get leniency, even with the emergency. but def talk to a lawyer.
totally. just make sure to explain everything clearly to the judge. good luck!