Getting Caught

[BRUNSKIGTST]

seriously get a lawyer, tell your circumstances to the judge, like where u work and stuff how you needed to drive on that day, don't listen to people who think you might get higher penalty or other penalty even if it true, And don't say you were driving with out licince more than once u probably will regret it, but at the end of the day its your decision, ow start praying to GOD when you go to bed and go to church, and hope for a miracle

[Russman]

seriously get a lawyer, tell your circumstances to the judge, like where u work and stuff how you needed to drive on that day, don't listen to people who think you might get higher penalty or other penalty even if it true, And don't say you were driving with out licince more than once u probably will regret it, but at the end of the day its your decision, ow start praying to GOD when you go to bed and go to church, and hope for a miracle

I had to be the bearer of bad news but God believes in justice too. haha

[milan_r34]

haaahah relax relax im not that dull.....

i wont lie i did drive from time..... but still i will keep my mouth shut, i need to see whats the mandatory for driving without a license, ill find that out with a legal aid... If he tells me mandatory for driving without a license is 6 months, then whats the use of getting a lawyer right?

Fair enough im a believer in god, but im a man not a saint even i cant be nice all the time hehe

[pharoahs33]

has anyone ever gone to court for wreckless driving or dangerous driving? anyone with info on what could happen? eg.loss of licence,fine? it is my first court appearance. thanks

[mjai]

Hmmm, bad luck man. It was a stupid thing to do to drive whilst suspended licence. I have been busted 6 times for the same stupidity. The 2nd time i got caught and explained my story the judge let me off with a bond. 3rd-6th time was all in 1 hit court summons. Through me in community work and a fine. I do consider myself a lucky chap as they are to throw you in the cell for a couple of months on the 2nd time you get caught.

I think the judge do consider your side of the story, get a legal aid to help you with getting your side of the story out so that they can also advise the judge that you have learnt your lesson. But yeah it's really up to the judge at the end of the day. Worst case senario is going in for a couple of months... But i mean they take into consideration of your age and if you are getting somewhere with your life eg, work, school..

good luck mate.

m.

[Italiazr1]

i wouldnt bother with a lawyer get legal aid they are good. its not worth the money. you will cop a fine up to $1000 depending on judge

they can give you longer loss of licence but if they do just cop it on the chin.

just dont get caught again cause then your screwed hard

im in the exact situation my mate would have gone to jail for 2 years cause of a prior offence

i ended up getting my second drink drive cause of that. i wasnt happy. but i had to do it cause he would have done it for me

[SS8_Gohan]

what the f*ck is going on! why the fudge does everyone have court appearances or been to court?

anyways, gd luck to those with upcoming court dates...

but seriously, fark, it's not that hard to drive legally, ain't rocket surgery

[Scotsman]

i need to see whats the mandatory for driving without a license, ill find that out with a legal aid... If he tells me mandatory for driving without a license is 6 months, then whats the use of getting a lawyer right?

Their is no mandatory (statutory) punishment for driving whilst suspended in VIC. I know this 100% I was lucky and got no additional time added to my suspension.

The magistrates discretion will come into play. More than likely you will get an extended period of suspension.

But because it is magistrates discretion it's worth having a "real good story" and showing emotion, remorse, etc.

[milan_r34]

oooo man that takes alot off my shoulders.....

well everyday it takes me almost 2 hrs to get to work with public transport. I leave my house at 5:30am and i get there at 7:20. when i finish which is 4, it takes me almost 3 when returning because of all the traffic. Going from Narren Warren to Burwood its a hell of a thing. I have driven only 3 times to work and i got caught once.

I can get a Refrence stating that i need my car to get to work and all that.

Wow that post really made my day... well i guess we will see what happenes

Edited May 2, 2007 by milan_r34

[SS8_Gohan]

got any friends that live near your work that you can shack up with for a short amount of time? pay a little rent, but get to sleep like an extra 2 hours every morning

[milan_r34]

got any friends that live near your work that you can shack up with for a short amount of time? pay a little rent, but get to sleep like an extra 2 hours every morning

hahaah i wish, if that was the case i would have never driven in the first place

[SS8_Gohan]

surely you have some friends, or relatives that are at least closer?

i suppose it's another matter though to know them well enough to stay for a few months, or, weekdays

[milan_r34]

ahahah yea that would kinda suck....

what i will do is get my boss to write me a letter of recomendation and also stating that i need my license for the job, maybe it will sway the judge to just giving me a fine.... only time will tell i guess

[milan_r34]

ok well i talked to the boss he is going to write me a recomendation, and i got a booking for a lawyer on june 28th so we will see what happens, oh and this coming wendesday i get to drive.... feels like its been years.... ill keep you guys posted what the lawyer says

[SS8_Gohan]

how do you get to drive???

28... lucky number, nice date for it

[milan_r34]

alrite well i got my liscense back... good god it feels so good to drive again.... in these past 2 weeks i clocked over 1,000kms... alrite anywhoo

I got my employer to write me a letter, stating the position i was in at the time, and also how long it took me to get to work, how i got there etc etc preety much the bibile on how i get to work.

Although the lawyer had to rechedule the meeting till 17th July, so i still have to see what he has to say...

I dont know if you guys were waching the court cases here in Melb (dandy) but the 4 cases i saw, preety much they were in the same position as me they got away with only a fine, and they had no written proof from their employer on paper stating they had to drive, so i like my chances.

Also another good thing in the report it doesn't say that i drive a Skyline all it says its the rego number so

Things are looking good so far, but i will keep you posted as promised,

Cheers

[Spunky Munky]

alrite well i got my liscense back... good god it feels so good to drive again.... in these past 2 weeks i clocked over 1,000kms... alrite anywhoo

I got my employer to write me a letter, stating the position i was in at the time, and also how long it took me to get to work, how i got there etc etc preety much the bibile on how i get to work.

Although the lawyer had to rechedule the meeting till 17th July, so i still have to see what he has to say...

I dont know if you guys were waching the court cases here in Melb (dandy) but the 4 cases i saw, preety much they were in the same position as me they got away with only a fine, and they had no written proof from their employer on paper stating they had to drive, so i like my chances.

Also another good thing in the report it doesn't say that i drive a Skyline all it says its the rego number so

Things are looking good so far, but i will keep you posted as promised,

Cheers

Good to hear bro - glad you're finally getting your life back on track!

Just remember this as a valuable lesson and do not do the wrong thing again!

As long as you learn from your mistake and move on gracefully, there's no need to dwell on the past and beat yourself up all the time... move on, but do not forget the leassons learnt - this is the key!!

Good luck mate.

[milan_r34]

oo trust me you can bet on that... i havent sped anywhere or done anything stupid at all and i wont. Im finally getting the grasp of the actual car and the way you just drive it in piece and people noticing it. Although i had ALOT of people trying to drag me, but as you said lesson learnt so yea... anywhoo ill keep yas updated

[Spunky Munky]

oo trust me you can bet on that... i havent sped anywhere or done anything stupid at all and i wont. Im finally getting the grasp of the actual car and the way you just drive it in piece and people noticing it. Although i had ALOT of people trying to drag me, but as you said lesson learnt so yea... anywhoo ill keep yas updated

Oh, that's great to hear mate!! Some times it takes a little bit more to make it on the right path... but hey, as long as you get there mate... well done mate.

Regards,

[DjeMz]

Im assuming that first offence was ur first offence ever the the judge let u off with a good behaviour bond?

which means now that u f**ked up again, u will get 2 strikes against ur name (instead of getting away without a record)