Can I write my own police statement?
Can I write my own police statement?
Legally, you do not have to make a statement or answer questions, but it will help police to investigate the crime. Tell the police, in your own words, everything that you remember about what happened. Sometimes the questions police must ask may be difficult or embarrassing to answer.
How do I withdraw a statement made to the police?
You can write to the police and ask them to consider withdrawing (dropping) or changing a charge. This is often called ‘making representations to the police’.
Do cops keep track of warnings?
Most of the time, if you are given a warning on a traffic stop, there is no record at all, other than maybe your license plate on the dispatch record. Some departments issue written warnings or are required to document warnings, in which case there would be a written record.
Can I refuse to give my name to a police officer?
It’s against the law to refuse to give your name and address, or to give them a fake or false name or address. Remember to ask for their name, rank, and place of duty. The police, by law, have to tell you this information.
Can police tell if you have no Licence?
The only way to tell was if a warrant for driving without a license or on a suspended license came back on the plate and the suspect fit the physical description of the driver. Or you could run the registered owner separately for a license status.
Can you get away with driving without a Licence?
NSW. Driving without a valid licence: If you are caught without a valid licence, the maximum penalty ranges from $2,200 – $5,500 with six to 12 months prison. All drivers in NSW must carry their licence if they are driving.
What would happen if you got pulled over without a license?
If you’re caught driving without a license in California it will be charged as a misdemeanor or infraction. The maximum penalty for the misdemeanor is six months in jail and a $1,000 fine. If you luck out and it’s only counted as an infraction the penalty is a $250 fine.
