Tried to run from police and got caught. What kind of penalty am I looking at?

Most likely a fine with a suspended jail sentence and some community service.

GET A LAWYER! The attorney's fee will probably hurt worse than whatever punishment the court hands down, but in the end it's worth it.

If the judge or prosecutor is in a bad mood and you don't know how the system works, you could end up in jail.

Worth mentioning that Johnny Gray tried to run from the cops in Seoul and didn't get away. Might have been because he failed to blend in.

Probably didn't do much for his confidence in the final.

Loitering is not illegal in the United States. However, loitering for the purpose of soliciting prostitution is illegal in some states and territories of the U.S.

-Wikipedia. Obtained online. August 7, 2018. (Retrieved from

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loitering#United_States

).

I forgot how to do citations. :(

crn wrote:

i watch svu wrote:

what were you charged with? how much was bail?

I was charged with obstructing an officer. Paid $300 to get out.

Just plead guilty.

Set up a meeting/phone call with the prosecutor. Tell them how sorry you are and you won't even get probation. Maybe just a fine.

20-40 hours community service

200-500 in fees

I'm guessing they charged you with evading and public intoxication.. all misdemeanors to my knowledge nothing to worry about.

I got a dui in July and I'm hoping they won't suspend my license lol 2500 for a lawyer and am probably looking at 800 in fines and 40-80 hours com service.. don't drink and drive fellas

Troll Alert!!!! wrote:

Your fabricated story makes no sense and has more holes than Suzi Favor Hamilton rented.

3 holes?

lol22 wrote:

I got a dui in July and I'm hoping they won't suspend my license lol 2500 for a lawyer and am probably looking at 800 in fines and 40-80 hours com service.. don't drink and drive fellas

All of those lessons jamin taught you and you still thought you'd join his moran club?

what? lol

Life without parole.

Bro, get a few free consults from some lawyers. Hire the one you feel most comfortable with. Srs, don't yolo it.

Really good chance the judge and DA won't find your story too funny, even if you have a clean record. Use it as an expensive life experience. Lesson learned: you're not as fast as you think, and if you run from the law, don't get caught.

If you want to be an idiot, go to court alone and find out what the offer is. Ask for an adjournment and run the offer by some lawyers before making a decision.

Running from police isn't a big deal for most prosecutors. If you are black the police don't let you go to court at all. But you obviously survived the hard part already.

crn wrote:

When the cops showed up I took off.

That doesn't mean anything. And is not illegal. Intelligent people leave when the cops show up. Cops = Bad things

The DA won't waste time with this and you have nothing to worry about.

Tell the truth and admit you panicked. A clean record and honesty go a long way. Burning question location and how smashed were you? Time of day could be a factor too. Were you really loitering or thrying to sober up? Learn by you’re mistakes. Probably having a lawyer will help and for this charge it shouldn’t be too much.

What were the circumstances of the loitering? Where, for what reason, etc? That is probably relevant.

I got arrested for some reasonably heafty stuff, but they were stupid one-time decisions.

It was clear I was a good lawbiding person and it wasn't likely they'd see me again. Which so far has been accurate.

I thought I might have a battle on my hands but instead I got streamlined into community service and a fine.

I guess being a boring white person lives up to what they say in the judicial system.

Dean Wormer wrote:

Slow, drunk and stupid is no way to go through life, son.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKS0GVvoE9I

*****STANDING OVATION*****

Whatever it is, they should add a good head smack and stern talking to.

Plead not guilty on your own. Wait and see if the DA even wants to bring this to trail. Wait and see what choices you have. If you live in a city with a lot of crime and the courts are backed up then wait . In two years it will be thrown out . If they want to prosecute then forget you ever heard from me and get a lawyer.