What are my chances of plea bargaining for a lesser offense?
Most criminal cases end in plea bargaining and not with a trial in court. Whether or not your charges can be plea bargained to a lesser offense depends on a number of factors including:
 Whether this is your first offense or you are a repeat offender
Was there an accident that resulted in an injury?
Was there substantial property damage?
Is the evidence weak or strong?
Experience of your attorney
If this is your first DUI and there were no injuries or property damage, you may be able to get the prosecutor to reduce your charges to a lesser offense in exchange for a guilty plea.
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