Q: Do we need a lawyer for aggressive driving hearing in the state of Rhode Island?
daughter was told to plead guilty and they would go easy on her as it is a first offense. She was driving a motorcycle and pulled over by an unmarked detective.
A: A lawyer could be of significant assistance as the prosecution has NO interest in your disposition and is primarily interested in increasing their convictions. Yes, they are often lenient on first offenders. BUT, depending on the FACTS, you may well have a case that could be presented by an attorney to increase your chances of receiving a more favorable result.
Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.
The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.
Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.