Fortuna, CA DUI Law Firms & Lawyers

The maximum penalty for an Operating While Intoxicate (OWI) first offense is 93 days in jail Typically first time offenders receive probation in lieu of jail time, but that is at the discretion of the judge. Some judges in Michigan have a reputation of sentencing even first time offenders to some jail time. Therefore, it all depends upon which jurisdiction your in and which judge you are assigned to.

Of course you can fight it. You can raise all your defenses with whatever admissible and credible witnesses, evidence and facts are available for legal arguments. Being off the street is the major issue in your favor. If serious about hiring counsel to do this, feel free to contact me.Keep in mind: If you were charged with DUI, then upon release from jail or booking, you’ll be given documents that include a notice from DMV that you have only ten days to file a request with DMV for a hearing on an appeal of the automatic one-year suspension of your license. Contact DMV and do so, timely. You can hire an attorney for that hearing if you want.

How do you have three court appearances IF there are no formal charges filed? How is your case called to court IF you have not been formally charged. YOu are confused, which means you need an attorney.