I recently recieved a summons in the mail, for a court appearance for a Public Intoxication Charge. I am 21 years old.
In early November 2009, I was a passenger in a truck. I was highly intoxicated. The driver of the truck had been drinking as well. I began vomitting profusely, eyes rolled back in my head. The driver pulled over, and fearing I was in real danger, called 911 for an ambulance. When they arrived, I was taken to the hospital. The cops were called. I know the driver spent the night in jail, but am not sure what charges he recieved.
My question is: Do I need legal representation with me for my court appearance? How should I plead? Whatever plea I enter, what could I expect the sentence / penatly to be? Thanks.
In early November 2009, I was a passenger in a truck. I was highly intoxicated. The driver of the truck had been drinking as well. I began vomitting profusely, eyes rolled back in my head. The driver pulled over, and fearing I was in real danger, called 911 for an ambulance. When they arrived, I was taken to the hospital. The cops were called. I know the driver spent the night in jail, but am not sure what charges he recieved.
My question is: Do I need legal representation with me for my court appearance? How should I plead? Whatever plea I enter, what could I expect the sentence / penatly to be? Thanks.
