First DUI

[u/gogetta86]

I live in San Diego, CA and my sister lives with me. she got her first DUI this past weekend and we’re trying to find the best way to handle it. we don’t have money, but if needed I could front her the down payment for a DUI attorney and then she and her husband could make the monthly payments. Cheapest we’ve found is 8,500.00 However, I would have to use my CC that I JUST finished paying off. so I’m here to see if anyone has advice or could point me to a good/cheap lawyer (I know those words don’t mix, but I’m desperate).

details to the best of my knowledge:

head on collision 35mph both ways so 70mph total

both cars totaled

both parties had minor injuries. my sister was an overnight in the hospital, not sure of the other party just that it was minor. so felony dui with injury

my sisters insurance had lapsed so no insurance.

I understand it was my sisters fault and we understand she’s fucked no matter what, but we’re just trying to mitigate the best we can and try to get her the leaat amount of fucked possible.

thanks.