My question involves criminal law for the state of: California (San Bernardino CO)
and had fulfilled my 6 year probation and my record would have been clean in about 1 more year. is it worth even getting an attorney or should i get a Public Defender? can't really afford a high priced lawyer. but i was advised to request a DMV hearing within the 10 days either way. obviously i would at least prefer to avoid jail time and plea down as much as possible. but will it really make any difference? i'm prepared to accept the punishment, license suspension, etc. if there's no sense in fighting it.
also, anyone know what kind of time i'm looking at, was told preliminarily it could be about 120 days, but that would usually mean about 30-60 unless i can get an alternative sentence, again would a skilled dui lawyer or Public Defender have a better chance? any advice is really appreciated.

