Legal Question in Criminal Law in Louisiana

Question about a prediciment.

I am just wondering, I recieved community service on Nov. 7, 2002 for Disturbing the Peace and Hit and Run. I have completed only eight hours of 32, and I can only do them on weekends. My court review date is on the 27th of Feb., 2003. There is no way to complete the time I have left. Can I ask for an extension but if not, what time would I be looking at? Also I was put on probation and fines of about 320.00, and this is the only thing on my record.

Sincerely,

Josh


Asked on 2/16/03, 1:21 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Andrew Casanave Andrew M. Casanave

Re: Question about a prediciment.

You can ask the judge for an extension, but this does not mean that you will get it. It is totally at the judge's discretion. The judge set a deadline that (s)he thought was reasonable. The better your reasons for not completing your service, the more sympathetic the response will be.

I can see some judges giving you more time to complete. I can see some judges saying "I wanted four days out of nearly three months, that was plenty of time." I suggest that you take off of time from your job and complete your community service. It is better than missing work without warning because you're in jail.

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Answered on 2/16/03, 9:51 am


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