8. Must I return to Mendocino County for jail?
Most first and second DUI offenders in Mendocino County can avoid serving actual jail time through alternatives such as volunteer work release or home confinement. In appropriate cases (no seriously aggravating factors alleged during the incident), a Ukiah lawyer may avoid a jail sentence altogether, or request that proof of legitimate community service or home confinement in another California county (or if you live outside California then in your home state) be permitted to satisfy any jail sentence, or we may inquire into other jail alternatives in your county or home state to avoid the necessity of your traveling back to Mendocino County to serve a jail sentence.
If you are not a California resident, then trying to avoiding jail in Mendocino County may be the best reason to hire a private Ukiah DUI lawyer. If you are a California resident, then click on Ten Tips For Easing the Consequences of a DUI on this site to examine these various jail alternatives where there are no viable defenses or aggravating factors in a case. Consult with a Mendocino County DUI lawyer about your specific case.