Q: Does my girlfriend need a lawyer and is she going to have to do more jail time?
My girlfriend was intoxicated and arrested for a disorderly conduct charge. She went to jail and was released after her breathalyzer was below the legal limit (4 hours). They handed her a sheet of paper and told her she has to go to court. Now we are just nervous.
A:
When charged with a crime is it always a good idea to have legal representation. Although the charge may not seem serious, any conviction on your record could cause future problems when trying to get a job or on any type of background check. An attorney may be able help keep your record clean.
It is not likely that a person with no record would do jail time on the type of charge you describe. However, there's no way to know for sure without further investigation into the specifics of your case.
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