It's probably a good idea to get a lawyer whether this is your first offense or not. If it's your first offense, then there are ways that a lawyer may be able to get it dismissed by means of a 90-96 action or informal deferred prosecution agreement. If it is your 2nd offense, then getting a lawyer may help reduce the sentence as well. Either way, getting proper counsel from a lawyer is your best option.
Answered on Oct 22nd, 2012 at 12:28 PM