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Old 12-22-2007, 04:15 PM
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3 month alcohol program v.s. 12 Hour 1 time class...

In California, if you get convicted of a DUI, can your lawyer try to reduce the penalties? (example: 12 hour alcohol class instead of the typical 3 month alcohol program) My case is in January and I want to get the penalties over with ASAP. Will my lawyer be able to reduce the "3 month alcohol program" to 2 months or less?
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Old 12-22-2007, 11:37 PM
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In California, if you get convicted of a DUI, can your lawyer try to reduce the penalties? (example: 12 hour alcohol class instead of the typical 3 month alcohol program) My case is in January and I want to get the penalties over with ASAP. Will my lawyer be able to reduce the "3 month alcohol program" to 2 months or less?


Short answer: Yes your lawyer can attempt to get the penalties reduced.

Long answer: The only way you can qualify for a 12 hour class to go for a wet reckless charge instead of the DUI. Odds of success of pleading down to a wet reckless charge depend on numerous factors, including your BAC, what county were you in, if it was your first offense and so forth. Consult a local DUI attorney immediately for more detailed information.
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