Legal Question in DUI Law in California

I do not mean to be rude, but what do you think you should do ? You're facing state prison and your "Attorney" isn't helping you......so what should you do ? Well If I were in your situation, I'd be calling a very good lawyer in my area and try to retain him/her. Tomorrow, after 8:30. AM, begin calling and makeing appointments with at least 2 attorneys. Speak to them, then pick the best lawyer you can afford. I wish you well................................ David Wallin

A 4th DUI is indeed punishable by state prison time and I have no reason to doubt your PD when he says you could get 6 years. If I was facing 6 years I would not use a PD. Yes, you can ask for a continuance to hire a lawyer depending on how far along you are in the process. While the court is not going to go backwards in time just because you chose not to hire a lawyer before now, it sounds like you have nothing to lose by hiring a lawyer even at this late date. The lawyer you hire will need as much time as possible to prepare your case, and this is a serious case, so don't think you'll be able to hire a lawyer the day before your next court date and have a fully prepared lawyer. Start calling lawyers tomorrow morning.