I had a visit with a lawyer today for my DUI but she said by looking at my paperwork all I coudl really do was to plea guilty because there is not too muh she an justify about thecase. im now trying to figure out is it best for me to have her at least try to represent (talk for me) and pay &700 before Jan 8th my court date, or to just go alone and plea guilty and face the charges. I dont want to spend money if I dont have to/ vice versus. can someone give me advice. i blew a .14, first ofense, was cooperative with the police, failed sobriety test, hit a parked car ($100 worht damage). Thats a little it about my case.
2007-11-30 10:02:35 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
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2007-11-30 18:23:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
In my state, a DUI stays on your record forever. It would hamper you in getting a job that involved driving. This is a first offense and can be plea bargained in my state (subsequent offenses cannot in my state). Also, in my state, this is not an aggravated DUI, which makes it easier to plea bargain. If you spend the money on an attorney, you might be able to plea bargain down to reckless driving. You could also get sent to 1st offender school in my state and keep this off your record. If your attorney has not told you any of these things, get another attorney. Use an attorney or the police won't plea bargain. I see no need to lecture you on drinking and driving, but I never drive after even one drink. If you get stopped at a sobriety checkpoint, my officers are trained to ask you if you've had anything to drink that evening.
2007-11-30 10:11:19 · answer #2 · answered by David M 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Best advice is listen to your attorney. In many jurisdictions, you will have an opportunity to talk to a D.A. on your first appearance, and see what kind of a deal they might offer. If that's the case, you can hear the deal and consider it. If you're still not sure, you can ask for a continuance so that you can hire a lawyer. The court will grant such a continuance just about every time.
2007-11-30 10:08:51 · answer #3 · answered by J P 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If your lawyer can't get you a deal to plead to a wet reckless or some other lesser charge, you don't need her.
At .14 you may be stuck with state-mandated minimums anyway, she's right in that there may be nothing she can do for you.
2007-11-30 10:07:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You could do it by yourself but your lawyer might be able to mitigate better on your behalf and persuade the judge to give you a lesser sentence
Good luck, peace
2007-11-30 10:09:31 · answer #5 · answered by LONDONER © 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well, i think you should learn to find a dd or just don't drive if your going out drinking. it sounds to me if this is your second offense you haven't learned your lesson. you are lucky that you hit a parked car, instead of a crash with another car or a pedestrian!
your not going to get out of this without paying something. keep that in mind. and please, don't drink and drive..
2007-11-30 10:08:21 · answer #6 · answered by Jesus Quintana 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tough call to make but if you have the money go to your lawyer....trust me I've been in enough trouble to know
2007-11-30 10:06:25 · answer #7 · answered by beyondthegrave050479 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the lawyer said it's not worth your money you should assume that it is true.
2007-11-30 10:05:43 · answer #8 · answered by davidmi711 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
well she could still work a deal for you, less jail time etc if you have her. if you respresent yourself you make not know how to go about it.
2007-11-30 10:05:50 · answer #9 · answered by Rxchick 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just pay the fees.
Honestly, there's not much you can do unfortunately.
2007-11-30 10:06:15 · answer #10 · answered by shaRT 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋