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What is the best way to lower a DUI fine?
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The only to reduce it in California is to ask the judge to allow 'Volunteer Work " in lieu of the General Fund portion of the Fine of about $1600.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 10/17/2011
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Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 10/17/2011
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Answered By: Dennis Roberts, a P.C.
If you don't drink there will be no fine.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 10/15/2011
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Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 10/15/2011
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Answered By: Todd Landgren, Professional Law Corp.
Fines are set by law at approx. $1900. Request community service.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 10/14/2011
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Replied: 10/14/2011
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Answered By: Law Offices of James A Bates
Most courts allow community service in lieu of the fine. But you still have to pay the court fees (which are a lot less).
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 10/14/2011
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Replied: 10/14/2011
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Answered By: The Law Office of Harry E. Hudson, Jr.
There really is no lowering the fine. The court might give one a longer time to pay which would effectively reduce the monthly outlay. One could do "time" on the fine. But that is calculated at a specific rate the court uses against the fine.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 10/14/2011
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Answered By: Law Office of Eric Sterkenburg
Lowering a DUI fine is best done before you enter a plea. This could be part of the bargain your attorney makes with the prosecution. If the facts support it the charges could be dropped down to a wet reckless or a dry reckless. Additionally the fine can be converted to community service or jail time.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 10/14/2011
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Replied: 10/14/2011
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Answered By: Law Offices of Matthew Murillo
Get the charges reduced. A DUI fine is set by law, not something that is negotiated. The only way to reduce a fine for a DUI is to try and get the charges reduced to a lesser offense. If your serious about it, consult with some local attorneys about your chances.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 10/14/2011
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Replied: 10/14/2011
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Answered By: Law Office of Jeff Yeh
Hire a DUI specialist so you have a chance at a reduction in charge.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 10/14/2011
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Answered By: Law Offices of Phil Hache
I would recommend consulting with an attorney about your case in more detail in an effort to minimize consequences, including potential fines. It may be possible to have your DUI charges lowered.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 10/14/2011
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Answered By: Law Office of Joe Dane
There are mandatory minimum fines and they cannot be lowered beyond $390 plus penalty assessments. You can convert the fine to jail time or community service.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 10/14/2011
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Replied: 10/14/2011
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Answered By: Wallin & Klarich
You can't - they are required by law. You could ask for community service perhaps in lieu of paying a fine.
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Replied: 10/14/2011
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Replied: 10/14/2011
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