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    Default Minor Charged With a Criminal Traffic Offense

    So i drove at night with my friend but i am a minor (17 years old) and my friend and i have permits but i got caught by a police driving 75-80 on a 25mph road , i am not a bad kid but my parents have told me they will not be present at court date . is it fine if i go to court by myself or would i need someone over 21 (I am in the state of washington) and they are charging me with criminal traffic , am i going to jail? this is my first time having to do anything with the police please help .

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    Default Re: Minor with a (Criminal Traffic)

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    So i drove at night with my friend but i am a minor (17 years old) and my friend and i have permits but i got caught by a police driving 75-80 on a 25mph road , i am not a bad kid but my parents have told me they will not be present at court date . is it fine if i go to court by myself or would i need someone over 21 (I am in the state of washington) and they are charging me with criminal traffic , am i going to jail? this is my first time having to do anything with the police please help .
    You only had a permit. You had no adult in the car and you were speeding 50-55 miles per hour over the speed limit. You deserve a little jail time.

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    Tell your parents that they have to attend court with you or they could be held in contempt. They should call the court clerk to find out. You have been charged with a criminal offence that could result in jail time (although not likely). They should get you an attorney. Seriously dude, 80 in a 25?? You can kiss your license goodbye for another year or two or five at least.

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    Tell your parents that they have to attend court with you or they could be held in contempt.
    That can only happen if the parents have been ordered to appear in court.

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    Default Re: Minor with a (Criminal Traffic)

    Well if a minor shows up in court on a criminal complaint without a parent or a lawyer, my money is on postponement until one or the other is present.

    I said it could happen not that it would happen. And if his parents are that uninvolved, he should still tell them.

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