PROBLEM: Former client (he entered a plea of guilty to his first OWI and promised he would never drink and drive again) was charged with his 2nd OWI. It was his second offense in less than five years, which results in a loss of any occupational driving permit privileges for 12 months! Being the only traveling salesman for his small business, both he and his business were going to be devastated if he was unable to obtain an occupational driving permit.
RESULT: We were able to enter a plea of no contest, but stay the finding of guilt for several months until the five year period passed. Client served 15 days in jail (actually at home on the electronic monitor). That is less than the statutory maximum (180 days) and less than the guidelines (30 days). Most importantly, client was able to maintain his living by keeping his occupational permit the entire time his regular license was revoked.