The answers posted are correct, and excellent. They are corrct because you asked what the likely punishment is, and only a laywer can tell you that after careful review of the case. It is noteworthy, however, that the maximum punishements are as follows: Misdo--1 year in county jail. Felony-- 16 months--2 years--3 years, state prison as the lower, middle and upper terms. Again, as a first offender, you will not get anywhere near this. But, it is important to know. Best, Keith...
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In order to answer your question, one would have to do that which you are questioning, namely:log on. Your intuition tells you to avoid the site. Is a movie worth going against intuition? Listen to your intuition.
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document everything, but dont respond to anything. consult with your attorney and he or she will provide the necessary arguments to mitigate or get the case dismissed.
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you should have received a Probation Order. That delineates all conditions required. Anything not delineated, is not required.
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The question is quite vague, but here goes: Court appointed lawyers are just like private lawyers. Open the phone book and you will find some outstanding lawyers and, on the same page, you will find some horrible ones. Same thing with court appointed lawyers. It will depend on who you get. But it doesn't even matter. You state you can't afford a private lawyer, so you don't have the option of hiring your own lawyer.
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it will be accessible by them through the DOJ database.
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First, and most importantly, you should not be making admissions of this sort, in a public form. You should immediately consult with a local attorney or go straight to the Public Defender's office. They will be able to advise you of your maximum exposure and a likely outcome.
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Sherman Ellison is one of the best traffic attorneys in CA. Look him up on AVVO and give him a call.
I agree entirely with Robert. I would only add that AAs cant hurt. One who continues to drink in the face of escalating consequences has a problem with alcohol and it is a good and honorable thing to get help in such matters.
Call the DA. Find out what the evidentiary value of it is. I have never seen a case where the DA introduced an entire car into evidence. accordingly, they should be able to photograph it or take prints, fiber, DNA, etc., from it and release it to you.