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Will I have to do jail time if I didn't complete my community service hours for my first offense DUI court case?
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I have court this July and I haven't started my hours. I am too busy working but I have stuff to pay and I won't be able to pay the whole fine. So far, I have completed DUI programs and finished doing my time with the breathalyzer installed in my car. I have my sr22 and got my regular drivers license back. I have been staying out of trouble and trying to fix things right for myself again. I don't owe anything else but the community service hours.. I can try to start on my hours but don't think I will do them all on time.. Will it be a big deal if they're not completed when I go see the judge? Please help. Thank you.
Brian Russell MichaelsCriminal Defense AttorneyLos Angeles, CA ·
Pretty unlikely unless you have a long history of not completing things on time. Many people have a hard time getting everything done. If you are concerned about it, have your attorney calendar a hearing to request a continuance of the completion date. Work and life are generally good cause. Don't wait until it's late to see the Judge get on it now and you won't have a problem. If you blow it off, miss the completion date and get a warrant you might have a problem. So just get ahead of it. If you need an attorney to handle your post conviction work give us a ring.
Brian Michaels
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Seth Andrew WeinsteinAdministrative Law LawyerSherman Oaks, CA ·
Some Judges will give you a hard time. It's always better to come prepared with an attorney.
Seth Weinstein, Esq.
Southern California Criminal Defense Attorney
(310) 707-7131
www.sethweinsteinlaw.com
A lot depends on the judge, the courthouse you are in, even the judge's mood the day you appear. If I were you, I would do as much of the community service as you can and perhaps go to court prior to your completion date, have the case added to the calendar and ask the judge for more time.
Alternatively, do as much community service as you can, turn in proof of what you've done, then be prepared to pay the fine minus the credit you will get for the community service hours completed.
