San Mateo, CA DUI Law Firms & Lawyers

It is impossible to tell you whether or not you can get a reduction without knowing more about the case, but a good criminal defense attorney will know how to handle it. DUIs have become very complicated cases and you stand a much better chance in getting the best result possible with an experienced criminal defense attorney, one who knows the law and procedure and is not hesitant to take a case to trial if that is what it takes. If you have privately retained (hired) your own attorney you can discharge him and hire another attorney. If you have a public defender who was appointed by the court you are not entitled to select another one simply because you want another attorney. But there is a procedure for discharging him/her if he/she is not properly handling your case. If you ask the judge to address him on this issue he will conduct a hearing and decide if another attorney should be appointed for you.

You can not get a conviction for soliciting a police officer expunged in Missouri. A first-time misdemeanor DUI conviction can be expunged in Missouri after 10 years of good behavior.

Max penalty on the DUI: one year in jail and a $5,000.00 fine, loss of drivers license for a minimum of 90 days. Since you are a minor, he suspension could even go until you are 21. installation of interlock device on your vehicle, generally one year, alcohol drug evaluation and treatment (if necessary), high risk SR 22 insurance. MIP: max jail 90 days and $1,000.00 fine. No operators license: If you had a license but it wasn't on you, then it is just a fine. If you did not have an operator's license because it was suspended, then it depends upon the nature of the suspension. This charge could also carry jail time. My advice: you are in deep trouble. Get an attorney.