DISQUS

Eric · 2 years ago

Well, I am sorry if this happened to your son, but I hope that he learned his lesson about pleading GUILTY to the crime on the face of the ticket. The judge sentenced according to guidelines under state law, and the DMV was forced to suspend the operator's license. Its almost mechanical.

He should have plead not guilty, then retained a public defender and the attorney see if the prosecutor would deal. Even if you intend to plead guilty its often in your best interest to consult an attorney for all criminal matters.

I am sorry to say that there is probably little you can do now. Reversal of a guilty plea is very difficult.

Just remember a ticket is a lot like a contract.
Just because you didn't read it or understand all the terms, your bound once you sign it. Your bound by whats in the writing, not the verbal agreement. So no matter what the sales man (or officer) promised verbally you better get it in writing. [And even here what the officer promised wouldn't matter, your would need the prosecutor to agree to that plea - in writing)].

I hope the suspension passes quickly and all is well. Hopefully the record will be sealed once he's an adult.

-Eric