Lawyers- help!!

Coramoor · #1 09-21-2006, 02:10 PM

EDIT: I should have read the rest of the thread...looks like the cop got pissed off.

From someone who went to WVU...

The police here generally don't give a shit. Unless you managed to piss them off by lying or acting like an ass you'll get a fine and maybe some community service.

However, using a fake is a felony. So if they decide to stick you...well, there isn't much a lawyer or anyone else can do for you.

AlphaFrog · #2 09-21-2006, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Coramoor

However, using a fake is a felony.

I know this can vary from state to state, but I don't believe ID Fraud (especially with a State Issued document, like a driver's licence...now if it was a passport or other federal ID, that could be a totally different story...) is a felony anywhere.... I think you're looking at a misdemeanor, and not a serious one at that.

FHwku · #3 09-21-2006, 03:28 PM

from HERE via http://www.findlaw.com

§61-8-27a. Use of false identification, etc., by person under age; penalty.

Any person who exhibits or displays a false or erroneous birth certificate, draft card, registration card or certificate, license, or identification card or certificate of any kind or character, or who exhibits or displays any certificate, card or license of any kind or character not his own, for the purpose of purchasing or drinking beer or liquor or gaining admittance to any establishment, from which he or she would otherwise be barred by reason of age, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and, on conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than twenty-five nor more than one hundred dollars, and, in the discretion of the court, may be imprisoned in the county jail not exceeding thirty days.

*oh...and here. http://www.legis.state.wv.us/.

WVU alpha phi · #4 09-21-2006, 04:22 PM

I met with my lawyer this afternoon and feel a lot better. He told me it was a serious offense (worst case scenario- 2-10 years in prison for forgery) but he seemed pretty casual about it, which calmed me down. He's going with me to the police station tomorrow to speak with the officer. He was like, "Well he most likely won't get a warrant for your arrest because that means more paperwork for him." and he said best case scenario, what we're aiming for is a misdemeanor for underage, and that they will most likely drop the fake ID charge.

I'm still really nervous about tomorrow but am so glad he will be there with me to hopefully keep me out of a ton of trouble. Thanks everyone for your input, it's been so helpful! I'll report back tomorrow after the police station -hopefully with some kinda-good news!

MysticCat · #5 09-21-2006, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by WVU alpha phi

I'll report back tomorrow after the police station -hopefully with some kinda-good news!

Good luck!!

Buttonz · #6 09-21-2006, 04:27 PM

I'm glad that you calmed down a little bit!

Good luck tomorrow!!!

Tom Earp · #7 09-21-2006, 05:25 PM

Hope you know this lawyer and he is good.

To put it bluntly, you screwed up! But who else of your age hasen't?

Maybe age will help and they will just scare the hell out of you!

You did not defraud anyone at all did you!

If it was fraud and you made purchases, that is a different matter. But forgery is and can be a serious offense.

Good Luck