Legal Question in DUI Law in Georgia

I got arrested for underage consumption on April Friday the 13Th and I have court May 3rd and Last night which is the Th of April I got a citation for underage drinking I was under ).08 and got sent home. I'm curious if they will find out about my citation when i got to court on May 3rd. Plus what i can expert at court .. I'm really scared, a completely done with drinking till I am officially 21. I just wanna know what to do not to go to jail.... on May 3rd and what i should expect plus i am representing myself since my parents are not helping me what so ever, and i can not afford a attorney. I would like to have one but that's not happening. So please HELP! By the way I'M 17 these are my first adult charges.


Asked on 4/28/12, 4:54 am

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

Let me stress that (1) usually, although not always, the court will know about your past convictions, which increases the chances of jail time and higher fines, and (2) you would be completely foolish not to have a lawyer. If you are not employed or marginally employed, ask the court for a public defender. Without counsel, you are in trouble. While I can't say that you will "win" with counsel, you should get the best outcome possible.

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Answered on 4/28/12, 7:00 am


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