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I am 19 years old I got the DUI 5 days ago. I was on the side of the road with my hazard lights on(did not get pulled over). CHP approached me and ask if I was drinking I said "no". They smelt alcohol in my car and asked me to perform some test. I know I passed all of them. However, I did... View More 
answered on Jan 14, 2019
Some things do not add up. You wouldn't call DMV to get a Court date, but you would call DMV to challenge an otherwise likely automatic driver's license suspension based on this citation for under 21 DUI. Based on what you wrote, it sounds like the Officer cited you with a VC 23136.... View More
A dui would prevent me from being able to get my nursing license for 10 years. This is my first offense
answered on Jan 14, 2019
It is possible to get a DUI reduced to a lesser charge or completely dismissed even with much higher BAC readings. There are a lot of variables and a lot of potential defenses to DUI charges that can be exploited with a knowledgeable DUI defense attorney. I would need to know more specifics about... View More
Original citation 23152 (a)
3 weeks later da changed to 2011 (a)
Issued a bench warrant and never notified me of bench warrant.
Original court date 12/20/2018.
I was informed I could have been arrested if an officer chose to.
12/21/2018 thank you for the... View More
answered on Jan 14, 2019
Yes, it is possible to get cited or arrested for something, and when the prosecutor files charges there more charges or different charges than what was on the initial citation. Contact an Attorney in your area to discuss your situation further if you have not done so already.
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