No I do not think you would need a lawyer since it happen so long ago and it was a misdemeanor. However If you will of reported the incident when it happen. the police would of either consider it an accident, or you might of gotten a ticket for reckless driving with a fine less then $500.00 and you will not had to need documentation. Instead you were charge with leaving the scene of an accident which is a little more serious then a regular traffic ticket.
23 yes.27a yes you was cited and received a suspended sentence of 5 days jail time PROVIDED that you pay all court cost and fines issue to you and remain law abiding citizen for one year.27 b yes you was basically place on unsupervised probation for a year meaning that if you did not follow the courts order they could impose the 5 days jail time. not all probation are supervise
Basically, probation is a type of sentence that is available in lieu of jail time. It is usually made available to first time, non-violent offenders, in order that they may be allowed to remain living within their community and continue their daily functions.
Unsupervised probation: The offender will not be under the direct supervision of a probation officer. However, they are usually required to abide by general rules and laws, such as the ones involved in their charges. Unsupervised probation is generally only available for less serious crimes such as petty theft. It is also often known as “informal probation”.
