Iowa.
I'm 46, work for the state, no criminal record and am the sole supporter for my family of five.
Apparently, I blacked out after locking myself into a bar bathroom march 11 . I don't remember. Eleven minutes after closing time I was removed and charged with public intox, criminal trespass and possession of marijuana. Records state I refused a PBT, finger prints or to produce a ID. This is the first time I've blacked out and don't understand how I could have even walked or talked. I haven't drank or smoked since the incident and don't plan to ever again.
My preliminary hearing is march 31 and I plan on asking for a Diversion program before entering a guilty plea.
Is this the correct or best way to approach my charges? Or should I ask for a Diversion program before my preliminary hearing?
Should I ask for a public defender before the preliminary hearing? Or borrow money for a attorney now?
Thanks for your time and expertize.
John
I'm 46, work for the state, no criminal record and am the sole supporter for my family of five.
Apparently, I blacked out after locking myself into a bar bathroom march 11 . I don't remember. Eleven minutes after closing time I was removed and charged with public intox, criminal trespass and possession of marijuana. Records state I refused a PBT, finger prints or to produce a ID. This is the first time I've blacked out and don't understand how I could have even walked or talked. I haven't drank or smoked since the incident and don't plan to ever again.
My preliminary hearing is march 31 and I plan on asking for a Diversion program before entering a guilty plea.
Is this the correct or best way to approach my charges? Or should I ask for a Diversion program before my preliminary hearing?
Should I ask for a public defender before the preliminary hearing? Or borrow money for a attorney now?
Thanks for your time and expertize.
John