For typical DUIs we charge on a flat fee basis.  If it’s just your first DUI you usually qualify for diversion.  Before you can get on diversion, you should always have a a qualified DUI attorney look over your case to see what’s right for you. At an initial appearance you have three options.  Those three options are:
Plead Guilty
Plead Not Guilty
Plead No Contest.  If you plead no contest, you will still be found guilty, however it’s not the same as pleading guilty.