QUESTION
Can I avoid jail time for a felony charge?
Asked on Oct 27th, 2012 on DUI/DWI - Pennsylvania
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I recently got my fourth DWI. It was my second in past 5 years with the other two in 87 and 91.
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Leonard A. Kaanta
No.
Answered on May 21st, 2013 at 1:29 AM
John J. Carney
You should call my office for a referral to a lawyer in your area. You are facing a year in jail but a good lawyer may be able to get you a shorter sentence or an in-patient treatment program. You must stop driving or the judge will give you the maximum sentence of up to 4 years.
Answered on Nov 02nd, 2012 at 1:52 AM
Criminal Defense Attorney serving Alhambra, CA
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Francis John Cowhig
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Probably not. You are looking at between 90 days and 3 years. I strongly suggest that you contact an experienced criminal law attorney for a face-to-face consultation and give him/her all of the facts surrounding your arrest. He/she would then be in a better position to analyze your case and advise you of your options.
Answered on Nov 01st, 2012 at 10:39 PM
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It is possible because the sentence is up to the judge. However, with that many DUIs it is very likely that you will get at least some jail time.
Answered on Oct 31st, 2012 at 5:19 AM
Michael J. Breczinski
If you can avoid it depends on all the facts. You would have to go over all them with a lawyer. That person will want to see all the police reports etc.
Answered on Oct 31st, 2012 at 4:51 AM
John D Duncan
There are certain statutory minimums for DUI in Georgia, but the typical district attorney is less interested in drunk driving charges than they are violent felonies. I have seen much better deals in felony court for DUI than I have in State Courts (where DUI is about the most serious crime they consider). Contact a DUI attorney in the area of court for best results.
Answered on Oct 31st, 2012 at 12:52 AM
Sure, if you have a good DUI specialist to defend you in court.
Answered on Oct 30th, 2012 at 2:37 PM
Automobile Attorney serving East Lansing, MI
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Jail is a real possibility. Contact a qualified DUI lawyer today.
Answered on Oct 30th, 2012 at 9:25 AM
General Liability Attorney serving Harrisburg, PA
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For mandatory minimum sentencing purposes you are facing your 2nd offence. DUI sentencing in PA is governed by prior record score and your BAC. You should consult with and retain an attorney.
Answered on Oct 30th, 2012 at 9:05 AM
Gary Moore
If your case is in New Jersey, the mandatory sentence upon conviction for a dui is 180 days in jail, which can be reduced to 90 days, with 90 days of in-patient rehabilitation.
Answered on Oct 30th, 2012 at 9:05 AM