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IF we retain a lawyer before going to court with a DUI citation could they negotiate the penalties?

My daughter is 19 and got a DUI confirmed with a blood test. I have two nephews who got citations . One for DUI and one for substance abuse. They both got lawyers and
had the their penalties reduced and the citations removed from their records. This was in NC. My daughter lives with me in CA. I do not know how flexiable the legal system is here. Could the lawyer direct my daughter to programs and classes for help and also direct her to address the judge with her sincerity to change.

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Answer 1 / 4 - Submitted 701 days ago...

mma_mom

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Yes! Get a lawyer. They will be your best bet to get the minimal charge. Also, before her court date if she checks herself into a rehab they will go MUCH easier on her. A lawyer will probably tell you to do that anyways. Either way, don't plead guilty, get her to check into a rehab asap, and you should get a lawyer. If you don't get a lawyer checking into rehab will help, and the people at rehab (doctors/nurses/counselors) will come to court and testify to the judge in her defence!

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sidelko

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How old were your two nephews? Were they under 18?

If you are curious, the best thing you could do is hire a lawyer and talk to them.

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sidelko

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Pointed at mma_mom, don't plead guilty even though they have a confirmed blood test that she has a DUI?

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mma_mom

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Yeah, we learned this the hard way. If you plead guilty you have "admited" guilt and give up all your rights to fight the charge. Just because you did the crime doesn't mean you have to do the time. Justice is not what we would like it to be especially in this type of situation. If she pleads guilty it automatically goes on her permanant record and is in the DA and judges hands. A lawyer can plea not guilty, plea bargain w/ the DA and get a defered sentence, less time, less fines, etc. Eventually the lawyer will make it a guilty plea via the agreement w/ the DA, but will make it much less than the original charge and chances are it will disappear when she turns 21 or 25.

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