Yes, there are lesser offenses with which you could be charged. Have your attorney speak with the prosecutor and see if the prosecutor will plea bargain it to a lesser offense in exchange for your guilty plea (IF you are truly guilty).
If you plan on pleading not guilty don't bother thinking of plea bargaining.
Perhaps. If it was a state charge - if your state allows you to petition for it and - if you qualify for it. If it was a federal charge, forget it.
When a person is charged with a felony it can be reduced to a misdemeanor charge by the prosecuting attorney.
NO. charge is considered a felony
no more than 5 years
The only reason it could be a felony is when a habitual traffic offender with a suspended license operates a motor vehicle. Most other cases are misdemeanor. I guess it must depend on what state you're in. I know for a fact that it's a class C felony in Oregon. It doesn't depend on whether your license is suspended or whether you've committed previous traffic offenses. It's not a traffic violation, it's a theft charge, so at least your insurance won't go up!
A UUMV, or Unlawful Use of a Motor Vehicle, is classified as a Class C felony in some jurisdictions, indicating a serious offense. This charge typically involves the unauthorized use of another person's vehicle, often without their consent, and may include scenarios such as theft or joyriding. Penalties for a Class C felony can include significant fines and imprisonment, reflecting the severity of the crime. Specific definitions and consequences can vary by state, so it's important to consult local laws for precise information.
No, however it will show up as a reduced charge. "Expunged" means that the record will be removed from your publicly accessible record. It never disappears from your official criminal record.
If you were charged with a felony - appeared in court - the charge was reduced from a felony offense to a misdemeanor offense - and then you skipped out and it has been necessary to issue a warrant for your arrest; It means that by fleeing you failed to complete your part of the 'legal' bargain and the felony charge would quite likely be re-instituted and you could now be a fugitive felon.
yes, it is a separate charge
Unauthorized use of a Vehicle. It is a State Jail Felony, which means a fine of up to $10,000 and/or up to two years confinement, but not less than 180 days.
You or your attorney are going to have something to bargain with the prosecutor with. Offering to plead guilty to a lesser charge might do the trick.
What kind of "plates" are you referring to? If you're referring to VIN plates (vehicle serial number) that is still a felony (federal). I can't imagine that altering vehicle license tags was ever a felony anywhere unless it occurred as part and parcel of a greater planned felony offense.