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I was arrested last weekend for dwi and leaving a scene of an accident I hit a street light pole which pretty much destroyed my car.I live in Nys btw.They pulled me over about 10 miles from the scene I blew a .10.My car altho was only three yrs old now needs 4000 dollars worth of work and I cannot afford to fix it there is no collision on it!!I was goin to ask for a public defender and hopefully I will get it fixed by next year.Help I don't kno what they will do to me j. Court I am 40 now n never have been in trouble.Will they have mercy on me???
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If you own a car, earn $400 per week or more or own a home, you do not qualify for a public defender. If the police let you go on an appearance ticket, the best thing you can do is show up for court. The judge will probably release you on your own recognizance. The judge will also take your license, so bring it to court and don't drive to court. Get a lawyer and he/she will negotiate the best deal for you.
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Answered on Dec 22nd, 2012 at 8:40 PM