Second DUI Within a Year, Probation Violation - What to Expect for Charges
My question involves criminal law for the state of: Iowa
I received my 2nd DUI/OWI within a year last week. Since I was on two years probation (released to self-probation about four months ago), this was also a probation violation.
The first one I received the minnimum fine, but 10 days in jail since it was my fourth lifetime (one in Iowa 14 years ago, one in CA 9 years ago, both past the statuate of limitations). I blew relatively low (.117) and have enrolled in an area substance abuse program with a 90% success rate.
What can I expect as far as the probation violation goes considering the BAC and enrollment in a program? The violations were in two different counties. Could I expect a warrant, summons to appear in court, or just an extension of the probation period?
Given the fact that I served 10 days and had 170 suspended, can I also expect them to bring back some or all of the 170 days?
Any information would be most helpful.
Thanks!
sorry, mods please move this to the drunk driving forum.
Re: Second DUI Within a Year, Probation Violation - What to Expect for Charges
Generally speaking, jail time goes up with each new crime. I can't promise you that your renewed interest in treatment will convince a court to go easier on you - lots of people get interested in treatment when they think it will keep them out of jail, so the real question is how the judge interprets your acts and motivation. I suggest working with a criminal defense lawyer.
Re: Second DUI Within a Year, Probation Violation - What to Expect for Charges
So this is your fifth lifetime DUI?