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Victor_Laslow
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I was charged with a DUI conviction a number of months ago (0.09 on the BAC). This was my second in a 3 year time-span in the state of Oregon. The first conviction I was assigned to Diversion (no jail time and/or probation). On my second conviction, I was placed on a 2 year probation (amongst other things).
Two questions:
1.) God forbid, if I were ever to be charged/convicted again for a DUI, would that be considered a felony conviction? From what I've read, 2 prior misdeamanor convictions for traffic related offences wins you a ticket to a Felony charge on your 3rd. What I'm not sure of is whether or not my first conviction applies to this rule, given on the first I was put on Diversion. Simple answer would be to avoid the 3rd completely, but I have already proven that I'm capable of being stupid, irresponsible and dumb enough to earn a 3rd time around.
2.) Chances are my probation officer will assign me to Bench Probation after 10 months vs. early termination. Second question is what precisely does this mean aside from the fact that you are "under the supervision of the sentencing judge?". Additionally, presuming I was put on bench probation, is there a way/means in which I can apply for complete/early termination??
In advance, thanks for your advice. Please, no editorial / snide remarks re how lucky I am, how stupid I was, how lucky others are, etc. I have and still am going through enough remorse, self analysis, criticism, etc. for everyone. Thanks.
Two questions:
1.) God forbid, if I were ever to be charged/convicted again for a DUI, would that be considered a felony conviction? From what I've read, 2 prior misdeamanor convictions for traffic related offences wins you a ticket to a Felony charge on your 3rd. What I'm not sure of is whether or not my first conviction applies to this rule, given on the first I was put on Diversion. Simple answer would be to avoid the 3rd completely, but I have already proven that I'm capable of being stupid, irresponsible and dumb enough to earn a 3rd time around.
2.) Chances are my probation officer will assign me to Bench Probation after 10 months vs. early termination. Second question is what precisely does this mean aside from the fact that you are "under the supervision of the sentencing judge?". Additionally, presuming I was put on bench probation, is there a way/means in which I can apply for complete/early termination??
In advance, thanks for your advice. Please, no editorial / snide remarks re how lucky I am, how stupid I was, how lucky others are, etc. I have and still am going through enough remorse, self analysis, criticism, etc. for everyone. Thanks.