Good Lawyer In Richmond/Chesterfield Area?
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Good Lawyer In Richmond/Chesterfield Area?
Well, Sunday night, I dug myself into a bit of a hole and looking for a good lawyer to help me out.
I was at Wing Command hanging out, my car was parked with my underglows on. There was an officer who was pulling people over all night and was sitting around in the lot waiting for more people to leave, many were affraid to go, so after 'at least' 20 minutes of him waiting around, I left thinking was immune to anything he could throw at me, but I was completely wrong, and gave him ammo as well.
Apparently underbody neons are illegal on the car period, even if their not on while driving, but that's not my main problem. Ignorance isn't an excuse anyway.
Although I've been working on a project down here since last May, I'm usually back and forth to Canada every 4-6 weeks. Unfortunately, I was way too literal when he asked me how long i've been down here and said "over a year", big mistake, and I wish I would of known...so I got nailed with:
- No Valid VA State Inspection
- Fail To Obtain A VA Operator's License
- No VA Registration
The big one I'm worried about is the Operator's License
I know if that I have some sort of Criminal Record, I can't renew my work visa, but i'm not sure if i'll be literally kicked out of the country if i get charged with it.
He kept talking about being and having a residence, but I'm honestly unsure what exactly that is and why it puts me under the classification to get those tickets, but I don't have my own place or pay rent, I use a condo which is supplied and paid for by work.
This isn't a "suck it up and pay" speeding ticket, these charges were laid by an unforgiving cop with unknowingly the wrong information and was unwilling to reason with me and pretty much shot down any correction i made to myself about what I said. So I'm looking for a lawyer that will honestly help me out. I've found and e-mailed one so far, but it seems they want money before anything serious is discussed, but I want to know what I'm getting into and what to expect.
Any help would be great appreciated. I've never been charged with anything or been to court.
P.S. I was told by a few friends that I could charge him with harassement. So I have grounds for that?
I was at Wing Command hanging out, my car was parked with my underglows on. There was an officer who was pulling people over all night and was sitting around in the lot waiting for more people to leave, many were affraid to go, so after 'at least' 20 minutes of him waiting around, I left thinking was immune to anything he could throw at me, but I was completely wrong, and gave him ammo as well.
Apparently underbody neons are illegal on the car period, even if their not on while driving, but that's not my main problem. Ignorance isn't an excuse anyway.
Although I've been working on a project down here since last May, I'm usually back and forth to Canada every 4-6 weeks. Unfortunately, I was way too literal when he asked me how long i've been down here and said "over a year", big mistake, and I wish I would of known...so I got nailed with:
- No Valid VA State Inspection
- Fail To Obtain A VA Operator's License
- No VA Registration
The big one I'm worried about is the Operator's License
However, after 60 days of living in Virginia, you must obtain a Virginia license from the Department of Motor Vehicles. If you do not, and are stopped by the police, you will be charged with an offense that is punishable as a Class 2 misdemeanor. The maximum penalty for driving without an operator's license is six months in jail and a $1000 fine.
He kept talking about being and having a residence, but I'm honestly unsure what exactly that is and why it puts me under the classification to get those tickets, but I don't have my own place or pay rent, I use a condo which is supplied and paid for by work.
This isn't a "suck it up and pay" speeding ticket, these charges were laid by an unforgiving cop with unknowingly the wrong information and was unwilling to reason with me and pretty much shot down any correction i made to myself about what I said. So I'm looking for a lawyer that will honestly help me out. I've found and e-mailed one so far, but it seems they want money before anything serious is discussed, but I want to know what I'm getting into and what to expect.
Any help would be great appreciated. I've never been charged with anything or been to court.
P.S. I was told by a few friends that I could charge him with harassement. So I have grounds for that?
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Take your work visa along with a first and and last paystub or something that states how long you've been working to support the work visa, down to the police station with your ticket. Ask to speak with the duty sargent who may be able to handle it for you. This is assuming that the car is registered in your or your parents' name in Canada and your license is also from Canada.
Also take pics of your car with the lights removed with that ticket, do the same. They can handle the equipment violation tickets there so you don't have to appear in court and waste those fees.
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Also take pics of your car with the lights removed with that ticket, do the same. They can handle the equipment violation tickets there so you don't have to appear in court and waste those fees.
No. Get new friends.
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Take your work visa along with a first and and last paystub or something that states how long you've been working to support the work visa, down to the police station with your ticket. Ask to speak with the duty sargent who may be able to handle it for you. This is assuming that the car is registered in your or your parents' name in Canada and your license is also from Canada.
Also take pics of your car with the lights removed with that ticket, do the same. They can handle the equipment violation tickets there so you don't have to appear in court and waste those fees.
Also take pics of your car with the lights removed with that ticket, do the same. They can handle the equipment violation tickets there so you don't have to appear in court and waste those fees.
I'm not sure I understand what my visa and paystubs will do to rectify the situation, I'm not sure what I'll prove...but i guess it couldnt hurt to talk to someone and get some answers...
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You missed the point -- which was that you are not a Virginia resident and the car does not have to be registered in Virginia, making those VA license and registration tickets go away once you prove that you are here legally on a work visa.
I'm headed up to Canada in 3 weeks, about a half hour northeast of Toronto.
I'm headed up to Canada in 3 weeks, about a half hour northeast of Toronto.
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You missed the point -- which was that you are not a Virginia resident and the car does not have to be registered in Virginia, making those VA license and registration tickets go away once you prove that you are here legally on a work visa.
I'm headed up to Canada in 3 weeks, about a half hour northeast of Toronto.
I'm headed up to Canada in 3 weeks, about a half hour northeast of Toronto.