Q: If I was drunk and sleeping in my car and the police came and arrested me and charged me with a dwi. What do I do?
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You'll want to talk to a DUI lawyer in the area where you got the charge.
They can walk you through any potential defenses and potential negotiating outcomes.
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A: Hire a DUI lawyer in the city you were charged. The law has a strange definition of operation.
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A: Your case should be scheduled for an arraignment, at which time the judge will set a trial date and either appoint a public defender to represent you or inform you of your right to hire a lawyer. Like many types of cases, DUI cases are very fact-specific and your culpability will depend on a few factors. Your defense attorney should be able to explain where things are likely to head based on the specifics of your case. I do not recommend posting any additional details about your situation in this public forum.
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