OD asked:


I was ticketed for an excessive DUI (above .20) and I have to plead in the morning. I do NOT want a trial because the evidence would sink me. The prosecuting attorney says that he will drop it to a regular DUI if I plead guilty (5 days jail & 6 months no license), but if I ask for a withheld judgement, it will remain an excessive DUI (10 days in jail and 1 year no license). My lawyer said that the only benifit of the withheld is that I will be able to say that I wasn’t convicted of the DUI. Will I have to have an SR 22 if I go for withheld? I have never been in trouble before, so I think I’ll ask for the withheld judgement. I would appreciate anyone’s opinions.

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Rick G asked:


This is true. If you are pulled over for a DUI, speeding, littering, etc. When you go to court there is no solicitor, only you and the police officer who has the power of a prosecuting attorney, before the judge. The judge follows the suggestions of the police officer. To verify what I am saying is true, call any traffic court in SC.
I got pulled over for throwing a Cigarette **** out the window, which is considered littering. The state fine is $200.00, but the police officer suggested to the judge $540.00, so I had to pay or go to jail. Speeding 20 miles over the speed limit or speeding thrpugh a school zone is a lesser fine.
If you answer, please no lectures on smoking or littering!!!
Most States have a prosecutor/solicitor for trying cases. Police do not have law degrees and what would even prevent from fabricating an offense because of prejudisim, etc. unless it was on video?

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