I have received a DUI in Wichita Kansas in July of 2006, went to court for the first time but the charges had not been filed yet. It is my first time ever and I have the diversion papers, but they will not let me file them until I am charged. They are supposed to let me know when that happens, but as of now I have not heard. I do not want to draw attention to it if they are just sitting on it but then again I would like to know what I am looking at as far as cost and classes. How can I find out about that or get some idea as to what will happen next? I cannot afford an attorney and do not feel it will be advantageous to me to try to get one as I know I was in the wrong. I just dont like being left out in the cold.
2006-12-29 09:39:20 · 6 answers · asked by wolffie 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Although I do not necessarily agree with the previous poster's assertions regarding the consequences of not having a lawyer, it is always best to have one with this kind of charge due to the possible consequences not only from the court system, but insurance, etc. Even if you were in the wrong, you want to make sure that you are getting the best result possible, and you will not know that without an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, ask the court to appoint one for you after the charges are filed.
But, your instincts are correct. You want to keep informed as to whether a charge was filed, so that a warrant is not issued for your arrest, but you do not want to be such a pest that they notice a case they may not have otherwise filed. Do make sure that the court or prosecutor has your correct address so they can notify you when and if charges are filed.
Do not participate in any kind of "diversion" program now. You will most likely not get credit for it after charges are filed.
2006-12-29 10:24:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-06-10 22:34:46 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with your attorney. You can't afford to NOT have an attorney. When it comes to DUI, you do NOT want to throw yourself on the "mercy of the courts." If you do, you WILL be sacrificed as an example of the local "hard line" attitude towards drunk drivers.
Without an attorney it's almost certain that you will do jail time and your fine will likely be near the upper end of the range. Ditto for your loss of license.
An attorney won't get you off -- unless the state messed up, and that does happen -- but will make sure that your punishment is reasonably similar to what is meted out to other DUI suspects with an attorney. Financially it will probably cost you LESS in the long run than going into court naked.
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