Q: was pulled over in Indiana, for dui and owi , was not ticketed or arrested, warrant was issued 2 months later, atty
suggests turning myself in for ten days then bonding out since even with a plea aggreement I will have to do at least ten days (3rd dui but last was over 8 yrs ago), have a few serious health issues and was/am on prescription meds at the time. Atty hasnt really said how he plans to defend. If I turn myself in, which I plan to, and do ten days, is that more or less an admission of guilt?
A: I will not second-guess another attorney when that attorney has the advantage of having consulted with you and knowing specific facts about your case. To answer your question, however, surrendering yourself on a warrant is never an admission of guilt. If you hesitate to wait before bonding yourself out, then arrange to have plenty of funds with you when you surrender yourself, and do so early in the day on a weekday, so that you can be booked, bonded, and released promptly.
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