I have plead guilty to the lesser charge of OWI I and it was my second offense....I met with my probation officer and he is suggesting to the judge I receive 60 days house arrest. Is there anyway I can avoid house arrest and/or possible jail time with my case? I go to court to get my sentencing next week....I just need to know the best thing to do, should I go to some AA meetings to show I am attempting to make a change?
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Having a conviction for a OWI aka "DUI" in Michigan is serious. Attending AA and getting a sponsor as well as enrolling in an alcohol outpatient program now would be a good idea on your end. This way it will show your sentencing Judge that you are being proactive. If you have a good DUI lawyer now, then you should consult with him/her for advice to avoid jail/house arrest. Almost every Michigan Court and Judge handle OWI convictions differently. Again, I hope you had the best DUI lawyer in Michigan that you could have afforded. This OWI conviction will remain on your record forever and you could be on probation for a long time, especially if this is your second or third OWI offense.
Good Luck
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Too late for aa. You needed to get skilled counsel long before going to court. Be happy you get house arrest, most folks would be in county jail. I have other suggestions for you and there are last minute things to be done if you are interested in hiring an attorney before sentencing. kliszlaw.com. Tim Klisz
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