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If I have a first offense DUI, is there any way my fines can be reduced?
Asked on Jul 25th, 2014 on DUI/DWI - California
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And in order to get my license back, do I still have to install an interlock even though I don't own a vehicle?
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Criminal Law Attorney serving Los Angeles, CA
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Law Office of Edward J. Blum
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Yes it's possible. The IID depends on where you live.
Answered on Jul 25th, 2014 at 4:58 PM
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Law Office of Mark Rosenfeld
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If convicted of a DUI there are mandatory fines and fees. The way around the fines is a reduction to a non DUI. The IID is required if you are in a pilot county.
Answered on Jul 25th, 2014 at 4:56 PM
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Law Office of Linda K. Frieder
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You ask to make payments on your DUI fines. You could ask for community service in lieu of fines. The only other way is to do time in lieu of fines. You will not need to install anything in a vehicle.
Answered on Jul 25th, 2014 at 4:52 PM
Not if you plead guilty to a DUI. The fines are set by statute. So is the length of the license suspension and the length you must install the IID. Which is why it is a good idea to hire a DUI specialist and explore alternatives to pleading guilty.
Answered on Jul 25th, 2014 at 4:50 PM
Criminal Defense Attorney serving Newport Beach, CA
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Maltaise Cini
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The fines cannot be reduced on a DUI. However, you can have the fines converted to community service if you cannot afford to pay the fines. If you do not own a vehicle you need to go to DMV and complete paperwork stating that you do not own a vehicle so that you will be exempted for installing the IID.
Answered on Jul 25th, 2014 at 9:57 AM
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First, you don't have to install an interlock unless you own a car or your wife owns a car and you can drive the car. Second, you could ask to do volunteer work to reduce your fine.
Answered on Jul 25th, 2014 at 9:33 AM