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Convicted for drunk driving, can jail time be avowed in court?
19-Aug-2023 (In Criminal Law)
I was caught driving drunk in delhi on 16th of july,2017. Alcohol limit was 126mg. The confiscated my driving License and R.C. of my car. It is my first offence. In court I was told that I will have to serve 1-6 months of jail and a fine. My lawyer advised me to plead not guilty take bail and we will get this resolved in Lok Adaalat where you will have to pay fine only. I know nothing about court procedures. Is that a wise decision. I was drunk and i know that, I am guilty for my offence but i dont want to face jail. I was ready to pay the fine in court. Kindly suggest if i should go for Lok Adaalat? Should i stretch this case? How much time will this take to settle in Lok Adalat?
I would suggest to plead guilty, as contesting the same will surely convict you. U need to tell your age and profile if u r working. It will help in compounding the offence. Any help in regard u may contact anytime. I have dealt with numerous such cases.
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Adv. Chander Prakash
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If you please guilty, you may have to spend some time in jail and it would depend on the severity as well as the judge. Now, if you please not guilty and secure a bail and get the matter referred to lok adaalat, the matter gets settled in fine only and saves you from jail time.
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