Josey_Wales

@Josey_Wales@lemmy.world

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨How do I... Do court? I didn't realize my license was expired and got pulled over. Now I have court tomorrow.⁩ ⁨⁨5⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago⁩:

  Find out what level offense this is in your state. Likely is not a crime (misdemeanor or felony) but a violation for the first offense.

  If it is a misdemeanor, get a public defender and ask for a plea to a lesser charge.

  There is likely a standard plea offer for all similarly situated charges/defendants. It may change depending on whether you have renewed your license. If that’s the case you can ask for additional time to renew. That will buy you another court date but give you a chance to get a better resolution if you fix the issue.

  Dress like you would for church or a job interview.

  Make sure your cellphone is on silent (and if you think it could ring by accident just turn your phone off when in court)

  *The process in your local area will vary

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Explain why the US bail system is not insane⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago⁩:

  I don’t see why people with money should get benefits in the legal a capitalist system.

  I agree cash bail is insane, however, reframing the problem should help make it clear what is really going on