2 nd dui milltary jail time

[jasonslpt]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?

I just received my 2nd dui in virginia i am in the navy and pretty sure i wont be for much longer. I am wondering what the punishmnet on the dcivilian side will be. I understand there is mando jail time is there any way to bypass it community service or serve it on weekends.
Is there any way to beat it ?
I was stopped at a checdkpoint and blew over then i blew about 15 times at the jail before getting a .12
Is this beatable
any advice would be appreciated

[pearljamjeff]

How long between the 1st and 2nd? Were you still on probation from the first? Judgment is SO variable, not just state to state, but even judge to judge. Some take many factors into consideration, some have stock sentences. Personally, I got 30 days, which from what I have heard, is about the longest you can expect.

[jasonslpt]

its been about 2 and half since my first and i want to beat this one. First one i was messed up this one i felt like i got screwed but that dont matter in the military i would like to have the civilian side dismissed
has anyone here had theres dismissed or heard of it happening and for what

[ERAUPIKE]

Originally Posted by jasonslpt

its been about 2 and half since my first and i want to beat this one. First one i was messed up this one i felt like i got screwed but that dont matter in the military i would like to have the civilian side dismissed
has anyone here had theres dismissed or heard of it happening and for what

If you came to this site looking for a loophole, you were mistaken. You need to hire a lawyer and be prepared to accept your lumps. For a second conviction within 5 years, there is a mandatory 20-day jail sentence. You are not likely to find much mercy or compassion from the court in this case. In Virginia DUI is a Class 1 misdemeanor. All persons convicted of subsequent DUI charges are, by law, required to lose their driving privileges for three years. The Judge no longer has discretion over this punishment. However, he may order restricted driving privileges that would allow one to drive to and from work. All persons convicted of DUI must enter the Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program (VASAP), a drunk driving program. This program costs $300. Of course, since every Judge is different, the punishments can vary dramatically.

[FlyingRon]

And around here, you won't get the restricted until after VASAP and restricted MEANS restricted. None of this "I was on my way to work" nonsense. You will be only authorized for your particular work schedule which you must carry with you.

20 days really means 10 probably. However, around here (NoVa) you won't get weekends. The judges hate those.