Legal Question in DUI Law in California

1st offense/bodily injury no crimanl record

I received my 1st dui with bodily injury. I have no previous crimenal record. I would like probation/community service instead of jail time. I lost my new job because I was taken into custody. Will the judge look at the fact that I was making an effort to do better. Also is it common for them to wait 5 months to file charges against me. That is why I lost my job. And is jail time usually 6 mon-1 year doing only 10%.


Asked on 6/09/08, 10:08 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Re: 1st offense/bodily injury no crimanl record

DUI with injury is a felony. You DO want to stay out of prison and possibly work again, get a lawyer.

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Answered on 6/09/08, 11:36 am
Bruce Kapsack Kapsack and Bair - DUI Attorneys, Board Certified in DUI Defense

Re: 1st offense/bodily injury no crimanl record

You could be looking at TEN YEARS and doing most of it. A felony DUI is very serious and you definitely need an attorney. Five months is not uncommon.

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Answered on 6/09/08, 3:05 pm


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