How will in-patient treatment affect the outcome of my case?
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How will in-patient treatment affect the outcome of my case?
I am being charged with my second DUI in 3 months as well as a first offense DUS. I am currently waiting
for my next court date. I am hoping to get into an inpatient treatment program before then and I’m
curious how that might affect my court case.
Asked on January 25, 2017 under Criminal Law, Wyoming
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
It should tend to make the prosecutor recommend and/or the court impose sanctions more towards the lower end of what is permitted, but they still must work within the range of penalties provided for by law. For your 2nd DUI, that appears to include at least 7 days mandatory jail time and a fine of at least $200. But since you could get jail of up to 6 months and a $750 fine, getting any reduction in what you might get is worthwhile.
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