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<blockquote data-quote="DammitJanet" data-source="post: 636087" data-attributes="member: 1514"><p>Okay, I stopped reading halfway through so I may be repeating some of what other's have said. </p><p></p><p>While it is true your son broke the law, and a very serious one because he could have hurt or killed himself or others, he needs help. I dont think you should use his money though for a lawyer, in most instances I think a public defender should be good for this. There are such strict guidelines for DUI. Really if he was able to get a license he is smart enough to know he cant drink and drive..or that is what the courts will say.</p><p></p><p>You do need to get him services though and I think I recommended before that you try to get him declared incompetent so a guardian could be appointed. That doesnt have to be you. In fact, it might be better if it wasnt you. </p><p></p><p>I think these DUI's might give you the leverage you need to start the incompetency hearings. Talk to the prosecutor. I would be willing to bet that you can tell something is off with your son. Most decent prosecutors are willing to listen. I also think ARC is a good thing.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DammitJanet, post: 636087, member: 1514"] Okay, I stopped reading halfway through so I may be repeating some of what other's have said. While it is true your son broke the law, and a very serious one because he could have hurt or killed himself or others, he needs help. I dont think you should use his money though for a lawyer, in most instances I think a public defender should be good for this. There are such strict guidelines for DUI. Really if he was able to get a license he is smart enough to know he cant drink and drive..or that is what the courts will say. You do need to get him services though and I think I recommended before that you try to get him declared incompetent so a guardian could be appointed. That doesnt have to be you. In fact, it might be better if it wasnt you. I think these DUI's might give you the leverage you need to start the incompetency hearings. Talk to the prosecutor. I would be willing to bet that you can tell something is off with your son. Most decent prosecutors are willing to listen. I also think ARC is a good thing. [/QUOTE]
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