Legal Question in DUI Law in South Carolina
drunkiness charge
my daughter was arrested on wednesday [5-2-07] for drunkiness [not dui]. she is to appear in court [5-9-07]. can she plead guilty to a lesser charge?
Asked on 5/04/07, 7:44 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Elizabeth Hyatt
E.H. Robinson Law, LLC
Re: drunkiness charge
She might try to plea to disturbing the peace. There's not really a "lesser included charge" under what she's charged with, from what I understand, so the officer would have to agree and write her a different ticket.
Feel free to call if you need any help.
Answered on 5/06/07, 8:10 pm