Repeat DUI Offenders in DC and Maryland: How not to go to jail

If you are reading this, either you or someone you know has been arrested for DUI (again) and you would like to know how to stay out of jail.  You have come to the right place.  This is by no means a guide.  However, we will provide you with tips on how to proceed with your case and what you can do to convince the judge not the throw the book at you.

If you plead guilty to a DUI or are found guilty, you will face sentencing which could include jail, fine, and other harsh restrictions on your freedom.  After a DUI conviction, some judges may order a presentence report.  Your criminal history and social background will be examined.  You will be referred for an interview with the probation department.  You may also be tested and assessed for drugs and/or alcohol treatment programs.  Our attorneys at Rollins & Chan can assist you during this process.  The time period leading up to your sentencing date is crucial.  If you are out on bond, there are ways in which you can mitigate your DUI criminal involvement.  E.g. voluntarily participate in the ignition interlock program, enroll yourself in AA/NA classes, etc.  At sentencing, you can then present to the judge of your commitment to sobriety by participating in these programs.  To counter any “aggravating factors,” such as repeat offenses, a good criminal defense lawyer may submit a memorandum in aid of sentencing to the judge.  It should set forth various mitigating circumstances in an attempt to reduce the severity of your sentence.   This is where a good criminal defense lawyer is important because the lawyer will strive to be as creative as possible in advocating for a lesser sentence. The goal is to provide the court with any and all positive information about you that would assist the court in its sentencing determination.  Our comprehensive assessment of your case will help you understand exactly what your options are.   Obviously, the best way to avoid going to jail as a repeat DUI offender is to win.  Another way is to convince the prosecution to reduce the charges in your case.  The third way is to receive a sentence of probation supervision.  Work with Rollins & Chan and know that you have done everything possible to prepare for sentencing after a drunk driving conviction in Washington, D.C. and/or Maryland