Lone Pine, CA DUI Law Firms & Lawyers

It is entirely possible. You face felony DUI, hit and run, and other misdemeanor charges. You'll learn the actual charge[s] filed and any enhancements, priors, or violations alleged, and get copies of all the police reports and prosecutors? evidence when appearing for arraignment at the first court hearing. The charges actually filed by the prosecutor will determine how much time could potentially be imposed. When charged with any crime, the proper questions are, can any evidence obtained in a test, search or statement be used against you, can you be convicted, and what can you do? Effective plea-bargaining, using those defenses, could possibly reduce the potential time and other penalties you face. If you don't know how to represent yourself effectively against an experienced prosecutor intending to convict, then hire an attorney who does, who will try to get a dismissal, charge reduction, diversion, programs, or other decent outcome through motions, plea bargain, or take it to trial if appropriate.

The fact that more than 6 months has elapsed since the time of the offense and the filing of the criminal case will not help your son. More than likely, he will be charged with a misdemeanor, in which case the D.A.'s office had up to one year in which to file charges. An attorney can represent him in court without him being present pursuant to Penal Code Sec. 977. That being said, I suggest that you hire an attorney to represent your son at the arraignment. It may be possible for the attorney to work out a deal with the D.A. prior to you son's return.