What is the name of your state? California
My 22 year old son was pulled over last weekend at 3:00 in the morning on his way home from being out with friends. He had been drinking earlier that evening but felt he was fine to drive by the time he started home. He asked the officer why he pulled him over was not given a reason. The breathilizer test was 0.11. He spent the night in jail and was released about 6 hours later. This is his first DUI.
His license was taken and he was given a temporary good for 30 days.
Question #1 - Does he really need to get a lawyer, he was driving over the legal limit and really cannot afford one. He also does want to appear in front of the judge to personally tell him that he has learned his lesson and will not do it again.
Question #2 - Should he contact his insurance company and tell them of his DUI?
Question #3 - What can he expect if he goes to court without having a lawyer?
Any advice will be helpful.
My 22 year old son was pulled over last weekend at 3:00 in the morning on his way home from being out with friends. He had been drinking earlier that evening but felt he was fine to drive by the time he started home. He asked the officer why he pulled him over was not given a reason. The breathilizer test was 0.11. He spent the night in jail and was released about 6 hours later. This is his first DUI.
His license was taken and he was given a temporary good for 30 days.
Question #1 - Does he really need to get a lawyer, he was driving over the legal limit and really cannot afford one. He also does want to appear in front of the judge to personally tell him that he has learned his lesson and will not do it again.
Question #2 - Should he contact his insurance company and tell them of his DUI?
Question #3 - What can he expect if he goes to court without having a lawyer?
Any advice will be helpful.