I got my first DUI in California, over the weekend. Can I handle this by myself/NO Lawyer?
I was recently charge with Driving under the influence, i was thinking on handling it by myself, there werent any casualties, just got pulled over, and was booked, stayed for 5 hours at a holding cell, then released. I will have a court appointment next month, is it possible to handle this by myself...
I was recently charge with Driving under the influence, i was thinking on handling it by myself, there werent any casualties, just got pulled over, and was booked, stayed for 5 hours at a holding cell, then released. I will have a court appointment next month, is it possible to handle this by myself and not hire a lawyer. do you have any advice. Im 25 yrs old.
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Ever hear the term "one will be appointed for you"..you will be paying fines up the azz!
Definately hire a lawyer
having been in and out of jails and state prisons most of my life (2 DUI’s) I can tell you for a fact it is always better to have a good lawyer anytime you go to court for anything.
good luck
Find a reputable defense attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, the court will appoint one for you after you have filled out a form to determine if you are qualified.
There’s an old saying that anyone who represents himself in court has a fool for an attorney.
I think you get the message. Better to pay the fees than to botch it all up yourself and lose a lot more.
It’s a tough call
MADD has pretty much made accusation = guilt in DUI cases, so the odds of beating it are quite low, no matter how much you spend
but the court system has done a pretty good job of keeping their lawyer buddies wealthy by reducing/negotiating pernalties for those with a good lawyer, although in some states, there is a standard deal for first offenders
you might call the prosecutor and ask what the penalty is for a first offense guilty plea, BUT DO NOT DISCUSS YOUR CASE OR ADMIT GUILT!!!!!!!!!