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Site Author : Topic: out of state boat capt. in trouble..what now?  (Read 250 times)
January 10, 2010, 12:17:16 PM
old bone
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Hi. I am a boat capt in south west Louisiana on a rotating schedule...I live in new england....we ended up at the bar...mistake number 1...my ride left without me...i had to walk near 2 miles to the boat..a truck was speeding twords me and i had to jump in the ditch to avoid being hit...i ended up soaking wet and muddy...to make a long story short...i got a guys truck muddy...the damage is estimated at 400.00 ...i was charged with simple criminal destruction of property...wondering what the fine or penalty for this offense. Thanks
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January 11, 2010, 12:24:47 PM
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An attorney can appear without the client at arraignments usually since the purpose is to hear the charges and enter a plea.

This is something you need to discuss with your lawyer since any attempt to contact the complainant by you can lead to other charges if things don't work out.
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