My husband got a dui before we married a year ago. He go a fine and probation and a alcohol program. Since being married he has quit drinking and has gone blind. We are not trying to get out of all of this, we are just trying to get help. We have no money at this time due to the systems waiting times, and all we are trying to do is keep him out of jail. Any ideas, or suggestions. we are running out of time.
2006-07-31 05:07:02 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Thanks for the additional info. You saud that your husband was sentenced to probation, fine and alcohol program. There was jail time as part of the sentence, so unless he violates his probation, he will not go to jail. Pay the fine (or if unable to pay due to his blindeness and an inability to get a job, ask the Court for more time or an alternative sentence), do whatever is required as a condition of his probation (meetings, checking in, getting a job, no drinking, no driving - that should be easy, etc.), continue going to the alcohol program.
2006-07-31 05:25:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since fines, jail and programs are designed to prevent another dui, and he is now blind and can't drive, I suggest you get an attorney and go back to court and ask that the jail time and alcohol program be dropped since he can not longer drive. It should be a mute point now. I would start with a letter to the judge, you might not even have to go to court.
Good luck to both of you.
2006-07-31 12:12:48 · answer #2 · answered by Bill W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
His blindness will not defer any sentencing he may recieve. He will most likely be sent to a correctional institution hospital capable of handling his needs. I have had inmates with no legs and in their late seventies full of health problems. I have had inmates with IQ's less than 70.
2006-07-31 13:32:36 · answer #3 · answered by midnightdealer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the judge with a letter from the doctor saying he is legally blind and plead your case.
A public defender might be able to help.
2006-07-31 12:12:50 · answer #4 · answered by Dennis Fargo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Blind people still go to jail. That does not exclude some one from there crime. Sorry.
2006-07-31 12:11:36 · answer #5 · answered by bildymooner 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best thing to do is ask the prohbation officer, if they see you're trying their times they will speak for you or at least get involved in the matter,
2006-07-31 12:12:18 · answer #6 · answered by Shay~Shay 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋