I recently received a ticket for "being less than 21 and possessing malt beverage" and "fraudulent identification". I know that having a REAL drivers license and altering it is considered a felony for falsifying a goverment document, but I read that having a flat out fake ID is only a misdeamenor. If i go to court, pay my fine, and do my community service, how will it affect my record (which is currently clean)?

jaynen76

I wouldn't "go to court, pay the fine...." I would consut an attorney, preferably one who is familiar with your court and has a good relationship with the DA, and get him to bargain you a deal. Yeah, it might cost you a little, but it's worth it. They'll probably drop it to something like unlicense driver, or better yet driver not in possession, it still may be a $300 ticket, but it's better than a frickin' misdemeanor.

Felly123

well not very much since u have a clean record... my bf is 17 and he had a house party... and he was charged because he had underage children at his aprt. and that didnt really even affect his record and if anything they cant send u to jail fer like LIFE you know... so even if they sent u to jail it be fer like 3 days...

Parajr

was this your first offense?

arc2299

yes, it is my first offense. My record is completely clean, until now.

Fr_Chuck

I would hire an attorney, in most cases with an attorney they may get the cases dismissed if you pay court costs and do enough community service, It is alot better than having it on your record for the rest of your life.

arc2299

Can't I have it expunged after I complete community service and everything?