What can I expect to happen in court if I was charged with using someone else’s ID?
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What can I expect to happen in court if I was charged with using someone else’s ID?
I am a minor (I’m 17). I ended up getting a ticket and i have to go to court. I have been freaking out cause I’ve never ever been in trouble. My ticket said misidentifcation. Do you think I’ll get put on probation?
Asked on June 11, 2011 under Criminal Law, Ohio
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Ok so listen: calm down and you need to tell either your parents or another adult you trust and get legal help. Yes, you are 17 but that is really close to18 and you need to make sure that this matter stays behind you going forward. So you need to get legal help when you go to court. Listen, did you use the identification to get in to a bar or buy alcohol? It is not like you were stealing their identity, correct? I am not trying to make light of it but the circumstances surrounding it are important details that need to be properly presented to the court. And the way that happens is to have someone else who knows how to present them do it for you. Take a deep breath and go get help. Good luck.
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