If I received 2 DUI’s 9 and 10 years ago respectively, is there any way to get in front of a judge to request to have fines lowered or suspended?
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If I received 2 DUI’s 9 and 10 years ago respectively, is there any way to get in front of a judge to request to have fines lowered or suspended?
After that, I received multiple (6) Driving While Suspended citations. About 3 years ago was the last time I received one; I went to jail for 60 days. I have been paying small amounts towards my fines religiously, but I no longer have income. I also have 2 kids now and am facing court action soon.
Asked on November 22, 2013 under Criminal Law, Pennsylvania
Answers:
Robert Johnston / Law Office of Robert J. Johnston Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Double check this with a lawyer to be on the safe side. If your case is in Magistrates Court or Municipal Court (as opposed to General Sessions), you might be able to request a Jury Trial. Doing so would cause the case to be continued, which could give you time to save the money. Requesting a Jury Trial doesn't necessarily mean you will have a Jury Trial. You can always waive it later and you can plead, if pleading is what you want to do. But its a way of getting yourself more time.
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