QUESTION
Is it legal for the judge/DA to be ignorant of the law and offer a deal that can’t deliver on?
Asked on Nov 05th, 2012 on DUI/DWI - New York
More details to this question:
I was offered a deal by the DA, which included no jail time and a conditional license, so I can keep my job. I accepted these terms and I plead guilty to the DWI. My sentence date was 10/9/12. Now, I find out from New York State DMV that the laws changed on 9/26/12 and I cannot get a conditional license. That was the main reason I plead guilty, to assure I would be able to keep my job. Do I have any recourse of action? Thank you for your time. It's much appreciated.
1 ANSWER
John J. Carney
You may be able to take your plea back, but that may not get you a better result. Talk to your lawyer about your chances of getting a better result at trial.
Answered on Nov 09th, 2012 at 6:03 AM