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Should I hire a lawyer for a drunk in public charge?
I was arrested and detained for being drunk in public. Is this charge really that serious? Will a lawyer be able to keep it off of my record? Thank you.LawQA.com Answer Library
Answered By: Law Offices of Juan Dotson
You have a better chance of preventing a conviction with a skilled trial attorney. No, this misdemeanor charge is not serious in the criminal defense world. Potential employers may think otherwise.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 8/18/2010
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Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 8/18/2010
Disclaimer: The response above does not form an attorney-client relationship. This answer may or may not apply to you and should not be relied upon as legal advice. LawQA does not make any representation as to the expertise or qualifications of this attorney. This attorney may or may not be admitted to state bar of your state.
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