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Lets say you went out last weekend, you had a few beers, and then decided to drive home. Unfortunately you were stopped by the police and were subsequently arrested for DUI. Now you're sitting in court waiting to be arraigned, and you're wondering what the best type of outcome you can expect.

In all honesty if a DUI charge has been filed against you, then most likely the Prosecutor is not going to just turn around and dismiss that. It is very rare for a DUI charge to get dismissed through negotiation especially by the Prosecutor. So what other options does the defendant have.

The next best thing would be to get a type of plea deal that would be the best possible outcome. This can include several different conditions, or reductions in the sentence.

A reduction in charge is probably the most common type of plea deal. The benefit of this obviously is its not a DUI charge on your record. Depending on the type of reduction it may or may not be traffic related and reported to the department of licensing or department of motor vehicle.

A reduction in fines, jail, or license suspension type of plea deal. Most DUIs carry some form of fines, jail, or a license suspension. Obviously if these things can be avoided this is a good thing. In many jurisdictions these conditions are mandatory, however if the law allows for the sentence to be altered, or any of these conditions be avoided then this is a good type of plea deal.

Any sentence which allows the conviction to be dismissed or vacated. If a plea deal can be obtained where the charge will ultimately be dismissed if certain conditions are met or if the conviction can be vacated after a certain period of time. This type of deal will allow the defendant to move on and lawfully say they have never been convicted of a crime. Depending on the jurisdiction this may or may not be allowed on a DUI charge, so its important for the defendant to understand the law and what can and cannot be vacated.

Obviously the best type of plea deal is one where the charge will ultimately get dismissed. However those are pretty rare on a DUI case. So if the jail, fine, license suspension or any other conditions that typically occur in a DUI charge can be avoided then thats the type of deal that should be considered. But the best bet is to consult with an experienced attorney that knows the ins and outs of plea bargaining.

Matthew Leyba is the founder of Leyba Defense PLLC, a Seattle DUI Lawyer firm located in Seattle, WA. His practice is devoted to defending those accused of DUI's and he is widely considered a top Seattle DUI Lawyer.

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