Mitigation Make a Difference: Mel Gilbson praised by Judge for Rehabilitation

Sunday, 13 May 2007

Mel Gibson praised by Judge in DUI Court for rehabilitation efforts.  Mitigation is defined in the American Heritage Dictionary as to moderate (a quality or condition) in force or intensity; alleviate.  Mitigation is an integral part of any DUI defense.  We encourage clients to obtain a drug and alcohol evaluation and follow through with any recommended treatment when they receive any second in lifetime alcohol offense or a DUI with aggravated circumstances like an extremely high blood alcohol level or a serious accident or injury.  Judges appreciate it because the client is taking responsibility for their actions and it gives the judge an objective second opinion which provides an opportunity for lightening the sentence.   A good lawyer can win a DUI but it is a great lawyer who has a plan in case he loses.  A Drug and Alcohol evaluation, AA meetings, and counseling can make the difference between a weekend in jail and a year in jail.  Thirty AA meetings is a lot better than thirty days in jail.  Just ask Paris Hilton.

 

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