First Time DUI – Lawyer or not lawyer?
Friday, February 5th, 2010 at
5:58 am
I was arrested for DUI 2 weeks ago with blood alcohol buy drugs online content of 0.18% in California. This is my first time. My court date is in beginning of February, 2010. I am debating whether or not to get a laywer to represent me. I hear different opinions from different sources. I plan to go to court and plead "No contest" and receive whatever penalties they give me. I heard with or without lawyer, you get the same penalties for first time offender. Please share your thought or experiences. Thanks.
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Yep, they’ll probably nail your backside to the barn door, lawyer or not, so might as well save the money for the fines.
ALWAYS get a lawyer going to court.
If you feel comfortable evaluating every possible defense, then go ahead. If you are certain, for instance, that the testing device was properly calibrated, then do it on your own. Contrary to your belief, however, sentencing is not carved in stone. A judge is free to impose a sentence of six months in jail. Even if a lawyer would not be able to find a plea bargain, or a defense, or strong mitigating evidence, he can at least prevent you from making things worse.
Get a lawyer. It’s better to be safe than sorry.
For all you know they screwed up some how, get a lawyer, the judge’s like people who have lawyers better and if they do hand down a sentence the lawyers can usually get it reduced.
Yes, without a Lawyer you do. However, getting a lawyer may help you get the DUI expunged from your record. being as though this is your first offense. The lawyer can make sure it gets done correctly. Also, he or she can do the leg work for you.
I would consult with a lawyer. Consultations are usually free. The only difference is the sentence sometimes. If you plead guilty the judge may give a lighter sentence instead of the max amount. If a lawyer can get you non guilty you will suffer no consequences, but if you are convicted you can. If you plan on pleading no contest and without a lawyer you can not claim a mistrial cause of misrepresentation.
i got a underage dui in oct 2008 along with a 62 in a 35 ticket seatbelt ticket no license in possession and reckless driving i went and they dropped everything except the dui and i did first offender program classes and was elgible to get mine back in 3 months after the program was done this was in delaware
http://www.dui.com/drivers-research-institute/class-schedule cali has one to good luck
lawyer. he may be able to reduce the fine or some conditions. and perhaps even more importantly knock the points off which would result in increased insurance costs. around here (wash) a lawyer can often knock down 50% off the total cost which is considerable here.
I would not go without a lawyer. I also think you should have to pay legal fees as part of your punishment for driving impaired.
You made the decision to drive knowing that you had been drinking. You need to stand up and take responsibility for that decision.
If you want to pay a lawyer to stand there and basically do nothing that is your right.
I would minimize the loss by going representing my self with sincerity. Take your medicine and learn from the experience.
The next time it will be more costly and may require a lawyer, think about it!
A lawyer may be able to plead it down to a lesser charge.
A lot of lawyers have free initial consultation. At least talk to one to see if they can help you with this.
Get a good experienced DUI attorney, and have an experienced forensic expert look over your case, before you decide to plead guilty to any crime.