DWI case, should I represent myself or hire a lawyer?
December 9th, 2009
Got a DWI, I didn’t blow! They couldn’t get blood! I look good on video! I’m in the Military, would it be stupid to represent myself ?!? or should I hire a dwi lawyer which will cost me $ 5,000 instead?
Yes, I refused! and what do u mean I don’t need one since it’s my 1st offense?! I live in Houston TX.
Did you not blow because you refused? If so, you are automatically charged with DUI, highest rate of alcohol. If it’s you first offense, there really is no need for a lawyer.
I mean that there are guidelines that must be followed for DUI. (at least in PA) The first offense is basically a slap on the wrist. I got ARD which is for first-time offenders. Basically it is no jail time, probation and it get’s espunged off of my record in one year….as long as I stay out of trouble. This is also if you were not in an accident. Anyway, you refused so you have a whole different set of things to deal with. Bend over and call the lawyer! They will be harder on you for being difficult. I don’t understand why people refuse?! Not only do you make it harder on yourself for being uncooperative, but you also get charged with DUI-HIGHEST RATE OF ALCOHOL!! That means that even if you had not drank a single sip- you would still be charged as if you were very drunk! It makes no sense to me!!
December 9th, 2009 at 7:36 am
Did you not blow because you refused? If so, you are automatically charged with DUI, highest rate of alcohol. If it’s you first offense, there really is no need for a lawyer.
I mean that there are guidelines that must be followed for DUI. (at least in PA) The first offense is basically a slap on the wrist. I got ARD which is for first time offenders. Basically it is no jail time, probation and it get’s espunged off of my record in one year….as long as I stay out of trouble. This is also if you were not in an accident. Anyway, you refused so you have a whole different set of things to deal with. Bend over and call the lawyer! They will be harder on you for being difficult. I don’t understand why people refuse?! Not only do you make it harder on yourself for being uncooperative, but you also get charged with DUI-HIGHEST RATE OF ALCOHOL!! That means that even if you had not drank a single sip- you would still be charged as if you were very drunk! It makes no sense to me!!
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December 9th, 2009 at 7:51 am
Look good on video? That is a matter of much debate since HGN is impossible to see and clues in walk and turn and one leg stand stand are pretty subtle.
Anyways, personally I would never go to court for a DWI without a lawyer since even a prosecutor with 2 minutes of experience would rip you to shreds …..
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December 9th, 2009 at 7:58 am
any person with a D.W.I. and think they look good on video and wants to represent there self in court has issues.
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December 9th, 2009 at 8:42 am
Refusing to blow carries the same penalty as DWI. Plead guilty. You’ll get a fine and lose your driver’s license, which won’t affect your ability to drive a tank or APC in Iraq and shoot people.
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December 9th, 2009 at 9:13 am
You can compare how the insurance quotes would change, for example here – autoinsurance.noneto.com
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