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also driving on a revoked license.
answered on Jun 23, 2018
If convicted of DUI in TN, jail time is mandatory by law. Jail time minimums change with level of intoxication for a first offense and the number of prior DUI convictions. It is important to consult as experienced DUI attorney if charged with a DUI in TN.
husband on parole and has pending charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon involved. he thinks the charges will be dropped just cause the person the charges are concerning said she would drop charges. is that so? i heard this charge carries 3-15 years prison time. if the state picks up... View More
answered on Dec 6, 2015
The State determines whether to move forward on criminal charges and not the victims. The State has the sole discretion as to whether or not they want to honor a victim'so request.
answered on Dec 6, 2015
If convicted under this statute, you will face the possibility of jail time. However, this statute covers several different acts that can expose a person to different levels of jail or prison time. Regardless, a person's sentence depends upon a wide variety of factors and statutes. You should... View More
My first dui was charged by dui under controlled substance. My ba was under the legal limit. I live in California now and was just in to visit family but now the judge said i have to get drug & alcohol testing every week til my court date which is aug 19th. I leave to go back on july 17th he... View More
answered on Dec 6, 2015
I would consult an attorney about asking the judge to modify these conditions. Often judges will change their mind if given valid reasons.
it is her first time on probation and she failed her first drug test
answered on Mar 31, 2015
Your daughter should consult attorneys who are experienced in handling probation violations including drug test violations. The reason is that there are a lot of rules and laws specific to these cases.
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