Will I have to serve jail time for a DUI?

I was arrested for blowing I think about a .24 into the breathalyzer. I had to spend time in jail. Will I have to go back to jail?
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Answered By: Law Office of Eric Sterkenburg
Yes you have to serve jail time for a DUI. However, how much time and whether you can be covered by time served right after your arrest will depend on the facts of your case. Contact me for a free consultation to discuss your options.

Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 8/26/2010

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Answered By: Law Offices of James C. Bechler, A.P.C.
It depends. If this is a first time DUI, you may be able to get by without any additional jail time. If its a second or third time DUI, you will probably serve some time although Community Service is a possibility is an option.

Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 8/25/2010

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Answered By: Nelson & Lawless
The answer will come only from your attorneys negotiations with the DA and court in plea bargaining, based on all the facts including your record. You blew triple the legal limit, so the penalties sought by the DA will certainly be higher than normal. If you do not get an acceptable plea bargain and force it to trial, then if you are convicted you will be sentenced to up to the full stated jail term under the law. If serious about hiring counsel to represent you in this, and if you are in Southern California courts, feel free to contact me.

Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 8/25/2010

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Answered By: Law Office of John Stanko
On a 1st offense there is no mandatory jail time written into the statute.

Call me to discuss representation.

Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 8/25/2010

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Answered By: Robert P. Jarvis, PC
DUI cases are incredibly complex because of the technology involved. Many DUI defense lawyers believe that a breathalyzer result ALONE means nothing. To be certain, any reading over a .20 is very high, but a high reading alone is not a guarantee of a conviction. There are many talented DUI defense lawyers who can and do win cases even against high test results. Any lawyer who will tell that you have a losing DUI case simply because you have a high test result does not know how to attack breath testing devices.

Regarding additional jail time; anyone convicted of DUI with a BAC over a .20 must serve at least 45 days in jail, according to Arizona law.

Legal matters such DUI are very complicated. We recommend that you seek immediate legal representation. A competent criminal defense lawyer can explain small differences in the law or the facts that could dramatically affect your case. Our office is available 24/7 to represent you with any criminal matter.

Answer Applies to: Arizona
Replied: 8/25/2010

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Answered By: Criminal Defense, Inc.
Probably not, but it depends on many factors. Feel free to call for a consultation.

Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 8/25/2010

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