I'm in dire need. This was just bad luck. I got cited in Oakland and my court date is on April 10, 2007. What is the best way for me to proceed. If anything I want to avoid any jail time. And please, no smart remarks...i'm down, so no need to kick me further. Any help is appreciated.
2007-03-12 13:57:24 · 5 answers · asked by rosey 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Hmmm. I suggest joining a volunteer group and becoming a mentor asap.
You could also start attending AA meetings. You could dry out AND get good advice from the other members about your situation . . .
2007-03-12 14:01:27 · answer #1 · answered by nora22000 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Get an attorney. you'll save money, time, effort, headaches, and maybe even some reduction of penalties, fees, or charges. Without one, on your second offense, you'd be a sucker at the mercy of an unmerciful court. Get the best you can possibly afford. It'll more than make up for it later.
Also, quit drinking! And I mean cold turkey! Join AA before the court date. This will sound better to the judge.
2007-03-12 14:12:32 · answer #2 · answered by Dr. Joe 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
First thing find a reputable attorney, and follow their instructions, was sentenced to 90 days for a 2nd, and did 45 before being sent home on a "phone tether" for the next 45...may have worked out better for me at the time if I had not still been in my probationary period at the job I working then. I've seen many get work-release, where they just sleep in jail, but get out everyday to go to their job....good luck!
2007-03-12 14:14:43 · answer #3 · answered by BrownPuPPy_eyes 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Best way to proceed is call a lawyer.
2007-03-12 14:04:39 · answer #4 · answered by Bob 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
LET ME GIVE YOU SOME GOOD ADVICE, DUI's don't just happen to unlucky people...............DONT DRINK AND DRIVE!
2007-03-12 14:06:12 · answer #5 · answered by ~cHeRyL~ 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋