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I have been caught for drinking and driving. I did admit I had a can of beer 4hrs back. My reading came 32 and I have paid 2000 fine and have been asked to come to court. Now what should I do?
Asked 10 years ago in Criminal Law
Religion: Hindu

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9 Answers

Come to court and seek bail . It is petty offence and if you admit your guilt then the court would acquit you directing you to pay some penalty.

Devajyoti Barman
Advocate, Kolkata
23653 Answers
537 Consultations

Engage a lawyer for your defence as drunken driving is punishable with imprisonment along with fine which you have paid.

Ashish Davessar
Advocate, Jaipur
30840 Answers
981 Consultations

Nothing to worry, this is a petty case, you can attend the court in person, pay the fine and come out safely, do not repeat this again so that you can save time, money and energy.

T Kalaiselvan
Advocate, Vellore
89977 Answers
2492 Consultations

Nothing, just do as advised. Best of luck.

Devajyoti Barman
Advocate, Kolkata
23653 Answers
537 Consultations

If you get a summons from court it may seems you have charged case even you paid the fine. Do you have any receipt of paid amount then shown to court, other wise pay the fine again in court. No one can charged or fined twise in one crime .

Ajay N S
Advocate, Ernakulam
4124 Answers
114 Consultations

Do not plead guilty without a green signal from your lawyer.

Ashish Davessar
Advocate, Jaipur
30840 Answers
981 Consultations

There is nothing that you have to carry with you nor there is anything that causes so much concern. You may just attend the court, admit your fault and pay the penalty/fine imposed by court, walk out freely with the fine receipt.

T Kalaiselvan
Advocate, Vellore
89977 Answers
2492 Consultations

you should appear on court on next date fixed by court . since you have admitted your liability and paid the fine you wont face any problems

Ajay Sethi
Advocate, Mumbai
99775 Answers
8145 Consultations

plead guilty and matter would be closed as you have paid the fine .

dont drink and drive again

Ajay Sethi
Advocate, Mumbai
99775 Answers
8145 Consultations

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