[speaker001:] how are you doing?
[speaker002:] I'm ok. I wish I could say the same for my friend.
[speaker001:] what happened to him?
[speaker002:] he was arrested by the police for drinking and driving.
[speaker001:] was it his first offence?
[speaker002:] unfortunately not. He was charged with a DUI when he was in university.
[speaker001:] what happened to him then?
[speaker002:] not much; it was a minor offence back then. He got away with a fine of $ 500.
[speaker001:] did they take his license away?
[speaker002:] no, they were really easy on him. The problem is that that was a long time ago. They are much tougher on crime now.
[speaker001:] what do you think will happen to him?
[speaker002:] well, he'll definitely lose his license, pay a fine, and maybe even spend some time in jail.
[speaker001:] that doesn't sound too promising. Does he have a defence lawyer?
[speaker002:] not yet. If we can't find a lawyer for him, then the state will appoint him with one.
[speaker001:] my sister is a lawyer. I can ask her if she can help him.
[speaker002:] that'd be great! I know he'd appreciate your help.