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  1. #1
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    Question Bad Plea Deal?

    My question involves criminal law for the state of: Georgia

    Hi,

    I was charged with a DUI in Georgia. I had a previous in 2000. The state only has a tape, no field sobriety or BAC test. I had drinks with dinner and on the way home failed to yield at a traffic signal. I did not blow because my undestanding of Georgia's "zero tolerance" rule was that if you comitted a traffic offence, then anything above .02 could be DUI. My attorney says I "look good" on tape. However, I can't afford to roll the dice again with my job at stake.

    The State of Georgia has offered a plea to reduce the charge to Reckless Driving. I am grateful for that, but the deal seems too much to handle. Here is what the state is offering me in exchange for a guilty plea to Reckless Driving:

    DUI school
    100 hrs. community service
    1,000.00 fine plus surcharges
    Operation 21
    Victim Impact Panel
    Alcohol and Drug eval with New Hope Counseling and a Personal Recovery Plan
    24 hours in jail
    24 months probation with no fine on count two. $44 per month probation supervision fee
    30 AA meetings in 30 days then 3 meetings a week for the first year

    This seems like it may be too much to handle. I am 35 yrs. old and have been at my job for 14 yrs. I work 9 to 9 and average about 55 hrs per week in a remote location. There are no AA meetings anywhere close that fit my work schedule during the weekdays.

    Is this a good deal considering my circumstances? It seems to be more catered to someone younger that doesn't have a career. Thank you.

  2. #2
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    Default Re: Bad Plea Deal? I Need Feedback

    I'd take my chances in court but that fits my personality it's going to be hard for anyone to recommend anything but accept the plea deal. Do they have enough evidence to convict? It doesn't sound like they do.

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