Legal Question in DUI Law in California

3rd Dui

I received my 3rd dui. i have a outstanding military career. the military is slamming me for the big mistake that i know i've done. i have not gone to the court outside the military yet. but, i have no money to handle it out there. i have a wonderful wife and 2 beautiful children. i realize my screw up and willing to do whatever possible to keep this from getting out of hand. i have no money to pay any fines though. and thats my problem. i feel that locking me up will not help me it will just hurt me. my bac was ..11 this time and last time it was .o8 and .16. what should i do


Asked on 12/31/00, 2:09 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Lawrence Taylor Law Offices of Lawrence Taylor, Inc.

Re: 3rd Dui

Obviously, you will have to deale ith the existing charges. If you don't have money for a good attorney, my best advice is don't retain a cheaper but less competent one: Get a public defender.

Depending upon which jurisdiction you are in, and assuming you financially qualify, there will always be either a public defender or court-appointed attorney available. Try to find out who this is, then try to make an appointment with him/her before your arraignment (initial court date). I have found that a good P.D. is considerably better at DUI cases than the average general practitioner. He/she may be able to minimize your considerable problems.

Best of luck...

Lawrence Taylor

Practice limited to DUI defense

http://www.DUIcenter.com

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Answered on 1/04/01, 11:56 am
Stephen Sitkoff Takakjian & Sitkoff, LLP

Re: 3rd Dui

Hello, I am sorry to hear about your arrest for a 3rd DUI. This time you are facing considerable jail time not just a fine. The fines will be high but you are also facing a host of other penalties. If it is at all possible you should retain qualified legal counsel. Going with the cheapest available could result in a lot of jail. The public defenders office is another option you could explore,but they will not have the time to spend on your case that private counsel would, and you need all the help you can. Give us call to discuss your options.

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Answered on 1/04/01, 12:23 pm


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