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Are these options attainable with a lawyer

My husband was cited yeaterday (luckily not arrested) for driving with a suspended license for the 2nd time (which includes violating the 1st courts probation), posesson of 1/2 ounce of marijuana. Sadly, the suspension on his license came from not paying 3 tickets in 3 courts for a car he had and never registered it, and sold it without clearing it w/courts and let his tickets go for over 1 year. No moving violations even!!! He couldnt afford to pay over 3,000 in tickets so he never did anything. He has to get to work.I'm told he's looking at possible jail time and was told we could do this: AS soon as we can retain a lawyer, ask him/her to appear at the court where he has this newest violation out of, and ask for house arrest and to run concurrent time to wipe out all of his fines in tickets and penalties, so that when he's off he can start over and get his liccense and wont end up in the same place he is now. He really can't afford to be in jail or pay all of the money he owes. No jail time because #1) I work odd shifts at a 24 hour pharmacy and he has to care for them while I am at work. I dont have anyone else to watch them. #2) I cannot afford it financially without his income. Please advise asap Thanks!


Asked on 4/22/04, 6:04 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Ronald Richards Law Offices of Ronald Richards and Associates

Re: Are these options attainable with a lawyer

you can easily attain a resolution with an attorney as long as he is not on parole. call my office with further questions. 310-556-1001 or email.

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Answered on 4/22/04, 11:45 am
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: Are these options attainable with a lawyer

Yes, an attorney can help. Several things need to be done, including getting each of the courts to substantially reduce the fines so you can pay them. Until all fines are paid, there will be NO issuance of license. I have had luck getting thousands of dollars in fines reduced to hundreds, with the right facts and 'story'. It usually is far cheaper to pay the attorney than the present fines. Contact me if interested.

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Answered on 4/22/04, 2:54 pm


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