There has been no trial. The 1st hearing that was dismissed was at the district magistrate. The 2nd hearing - tomorrow, is again at the same district magistrate.
During the officer's testimony, he failed to indicated the person in the room (me) was the person he arrested. The case was dismissed on what I understand was a "technicality". The charges were refiled and my 2nd hearing is scheduled for tomorrow 10/8.
I hired an attorney for my DUI hearing. He had a girl there recording the transcript. My case was dismissed on a technicality but the police have now refiled it. I can't afford to rehire the attorney and am going to go with a public defender. What happens to the first transcript? Is it...
I have asked for, and do qualify , for a public defender. I was told I will not know whi it is until the day of my hearing and just be there 15 minutes ahead of time. Is this true?
How can I possibly discuss my case in just 15 minutes prior to the hearing?
BACKGROUND:
I am 20 years old. I was charged with a DUI and underage drinking (First charge). My BAC was .04. My eyes were not blood shot, my speech was not slurred, the officer did not smell alcohol. I stupidly admitted I did have a drink. (There was probable cause to stop me as I was...