Comments on: going to court without a lawyer concerning a DWI, please help ?

By: Homer

Homer — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 06:14:19 +0000

Insane. get a lawyer.

By: CGIV76

CGIV76 — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:11:17 +0000

Because of the seriousness of the charge, and the possibility of jail time, the court will not allow you to defend yourself. If you can prove that you can not afford an attorney, a public defender will be appointed.

By: Jaeger Le Coultre

Jaeger Le Coultre — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 22:33:26 +0000

Say you would like to have a jury trial, that you can’t afford an attorney, and that’s it. If you don’t qualify for a public defender you can still represent yourself pro per. Pro pers actually do pretty well in jury trials because the jurors tend to feel sorry for them and try to cut them a break (assuming they aren’t obnoxious or belligerent). At 0.08, you have a decent shot at winning.

By: Alexis

Alexis — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:45:00 +0000

Hey Jude, sounds as if you need a public defender. But if you bonded out of jail? You don’t qualify for a PD. You must hire a Lawyer, better know as liars.
You will find out the Judges, and all the people downtown in the Roman style buildings are the real crooks in society.
I will break it down real simple … If you’re broke, don’t break the law the prisons, and jails are full of people like me and you..
If you’re rich, and break the laws, you can pay your way our of the mess for a while. Bottom line, if you get to drinking too much don’t drive a car.. Never forget this.

By: my2cents793

my2cents793 — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:43:18 +0000

Do not plead guilty because you can’t afford a lawyer. A conviction can affect any future employment, especially with a government agency. You insurance rates will increase as well and that will last for many years. Think of the future!! Find a lawyer. Do not plead guilty without legal representation! You will be paying for it one way or the other for a very long time to come.

Do NOT represent yourself under any circumstances. Get a public defender or borrow the money from someone. Do not cop a plea!

By: Curtis C

Curtis C — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 20:05:41 +0000

It is not wise at all to go into court for a DWI case without a lawyer. If you qualify (as far as poverty guidelines) for free legal representation then at least get that. If you do not qualify then speak with an attorney and set a payment arrangement but do not go to court without a lawyer for that serious of a charge.

By: Replace

Replace — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:43:57 +0000

Court must appoint a defense attorney for you without fee if you are unable to hire one (Public Defender).
Contact the court.
It is NEVER wise to plea anything without legal advice.