how are you doing?
I'm ok. I wish I could say the same for my friend.
what happened to him?
he was arrested by the police for drinking and driving.
was it his first offence?
unfortunately not. He was charged with a DUI when he was in university.
what happened to him then?
not much; it was a minor offence back then. He got away with a fine of $500.
did they take his license away?
no, they were really easy on him. The problem is that that was a long time ago. They are much tougher on crime now.
what do you think will happen to him?
well, he'll definitely lose his license, pay a fine, and maybe even spend some time in jail.
that doesn't sound too promising. Does he have a defence lawyer?
not yet. If we can't find a lawyer for him, then the state will appoint him with one.
my sister is a lawyer. I can ask her if she can help him.
that'd be great! I know he'd appreciate your help.