If there were a court that you absolutely did NOT want to appear in for your second MIP, it would be the 52-3 in Rochester.
"Abandon all hope, ye who enter there"
An attorney won't do you much good when you're in front of the ladies. Look nice, wear a white shirt and a dark tie, and don't wear jeans. Keep your hands out of your pockets, don't mumble, don't cry, stand up straight, and address the judge as "Your Honor" when your case is called. Talk to the prosecutor first. Have your mom there.
BUT, before you show up there I'd do 20 hours of voluntary community service and go to 10 AA meetings - getting attendance sheets signed for both to show probation and the judge. Oh, and stay home for Halloween. One more hit and you're in the Graybar Hotel for sure, as well as a long term substance abuse program.
All the above is applicable if you have no defense to the charge. Don't try to make one up - you'll get whacked if you do.
But, if you have a real, valid defense, at least get a court appointed attorney. It won't cost you that much
If there were a court that you absolutely did NOT want to appear in for your second MIP, it would be the 52-3 in Rochester.
"Abandon all hope, ye who enter there"
An attorney won't do you much good when you're in front of the ladies. Look nice, wear a white shirt and a dark tie, and don't wear jeans. Keep your hands out of your pockets, don't mumble, don't cry, stand up straight, and address the judge as "Your Honor" when your case is called. Talk to the prosecutor first. Have your mom there.
BUT, before you show up there I'd do 20 hours of voluntary community service and go to 10 AA meetings - getting attendance sheets signed for both to show probation and the judge. Oh, and stay home for Halloween. One more hit and you're in the Graybar Hotel for sure, as well as a long term substance abuse program.
All the above is applicable if you have no defense to the charge. Don't try to make one up - you'll get whacked if you do.
But, if you have a real, valid defense, at least get a court appointed attorney. It won't cost you that much
If there were a court that you absolutely did NOT want to appear in for your second MIP, it would be the 52-3 in Rochester.
"Abandon all hope, ye who enter there"
An attorney won't do you much good when you're in front of the ladies. Look nice, wear a white shirt and a dark tie, and don't wear jeans. Keep your hands out of your pockets, don't mumble, don't cry, stand up straight, and address the judge as "Your Honor" when your case is called. Talk to the prosecutor first. Have your mom there.
BUT, before you show up there I'd do 20 hours of voluntary community service and go to 10 AA meetings - getting attendance sheets signed for both to show probation and the judge. Oh, and stay home for Halloween. One more hit and you're in the Graybar Hotel for sure, as well as a long term substance abuse program.
All the above is applicable if you have no defense to the charge. Don't try to make one up - you'll get whacked if you do.
But, if you have a real, valid defense, at least get a court appointed attorney. It won't cost you that much
