If I'm found guilty, do I need to do jail time?
Joey: A DUI can bring approximately 48 hours behind bars if you are guilty A usual method is, we request for credit offered for any time served when you were initially arrested and placed in prison. It might have taken 6 hours or 12 hours to bond from prison. We would ask for time served for that time served behind bars. We ask the court to suspend the possible remaining time and also they will typically do that because the function of the courts is not to rake people over the coals, and also end their jobs, and home life. They understand we all have lives. They want people to stay efficient residents in today's society. On a regular basis, they'll put on hold that. Also, there's an alternative where you could attend a Victims Impact Panel. That would be an alternative to the 48 hours behind bars it's a good option
Can I plead a lesser offense?
Joey: In Mississippi you could not plead to a minimal violation compared to a DUI first offense. The regulations are really clear on that particular situtation. So, the answer basically is no
Just what is the legal limitation?
Joey: That can be a trick question. It's very much a trick question since for your person driving to and also from a job with your regular Mississippi driver's license, the lawful limitation's.08. That's the blood alcohol content. Lots of times, it's called BAC. Now, if you are a business vehicle driver, that limit drops to.04 blood alcohol amount. If you are a minor, they have an absolutely no tolerance. That level goes to.02. When a minor stands up to the.08 degree, they're dealt with similar to an adult.