Legal Question in Criminal Law in Georgia

I was arrested for Pedestrian Under the Influence. I went to court this morning and the judge was extremely harsh on me. I have one week to turn myself in to serve 30 days in jail, after that 12 months probation, $300 fine, 40 hrs community service, and 90 AA meetings in 90 days. I have no prior alcohol convictions, one prior conviction 6 years ago for fighting. An arrest 2 1/2 years ago for 3 misdemeanors that were dropped. I don't understand why the Judge was so hard on me. Is there anything I can do to not serve 30 days for a P.U.I.???


Asked on 7/23/10, 4:50 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Glen Ashman Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney

Asking the day after court is too late. If you had been concerned you would have retained counsel when arrested. Anyone who is arrested needs a lawyer.

And it could have been worse. Depending on the court you could have received up to a year in jail, and $1000 fine plus surcharges.

Next time you get arrested, get a lawyer.

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Answered on 7/23/10, 9:21 pm


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