decided to go to a little kickback after a long time. officer said i was swerving but i know i was not because i knew where i was going, where i was going and with who. never have i broken any laws (nor do i plan to) and feel scared. i am an university student about to enter their last semester.... View More 
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answered on Dec 21, 2023
The good news is that you have a moderate alleged BAC. A criminal conviction, depending on whether it's a DUI conviction, or something lesser, can affect your employment, your driver's license status and many other things. Find the best attorney you can right now to help you and protect... View More
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answered on Nov 5, 2022
This is called a dispatch recording and dispatch log (written). If you have a criminal case, the easiest way is to ask your attorney to request it from the District Attorney as part of case discovery.
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answered on Oct 26, 2022
I don't know the charges or facts in your case but often an officer misspelling your name on a form has nothing to do with how DMV spells your name. Go to DMV, see if your name is spelled correctly and try to obtain your license if possible. Good luck!
Hello so I hit a parked car parked in a fire lane in my neighborhood and went home to tell my parents but before I could The police showed up and tested me for dui and I did get a dui. It wasn’t an intentional hit and run as I didn’t know I hit till I got home and was going to then go back.... View More
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answered on Apr 9, 2024
I don't know all the details of the incident but you should discuss all the details with an knowledgeable DUI attorney in your area. You must do so quickly in order to meet the short DMV deadline of 10 days regarding the potentil suspension of your driver's license. I wish you the very best!
I took a field sobriety test and I failed and got arrested. At the time I was super tired, I had zero sleep last night . I was also nervous and I somewhat understood the officers instructions but I still had questions . I also inured my ankle a few months ago and it hasn’t healed all the way.... View More
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answered on Apr 5, 2024
Did you take a blood or breath test? Find the best DUI lawyer you can find. That attorney will obtain all the discovery, review the evidence and hopefully work to get all this dimissed. I wish you the very best of luck with your situation..
I have only had my arraignment but my BAC was 0.12 and I have already taken AA classes. Can my attorney be able to reduce my charges from a DUI to wet reckless?
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answered on Dec 23, 2023
Perhaps! It depends on many factors. Look at the yelp reviews of various attorneys, and see if s/he has clients that had similar cases with a .12 BAC reduced or dismissed. Many blessings to you!
I was a passenger of a drunk driver and also had 1 of my child in the back of the car. I already have Social Services calling me to see all of my kids. I had CPS case prior and been closed for years now. Will I be charged with child endangerment for being the sober parent that was in the passenger... View More
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answered on Jul 10, 2023
It is very possible that you will be charged, depending on all the circumstances (including any prior neglect allegations). You should contact a good attorney asap in your area to analyze this further, with all the specifics. I wish you the very best with this situation.
we were just informed they will be charging her (mom) with the DUI and need to schedule an arraignment date. She still can not live on her own as she is not fully recovered (possibly will not ever be the same). We really don't know what to do from here
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answered on Jun 26, 2023
You should retain a DUI lawyer immediately for your mom. Many blessings to you all.
The other person we're exchanging information when I looked there they were saying they saw it all. Then they smelled the alcohol did the test on uneven ground. Plus I have scoliosis is there any way I can get help
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answered on May 7, 2023
It sounds like there are some issues in your second-time DUI case. The most important thing you can do, in my view, is get the best DUI attorney that you can get in your area! Are you in the Bay Area?
Or fight DUI they forced a blood test telling me they can get a warrant for it.
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answered on Mar 9, 2023
Yes, you can and should fight it for the detention issue and the blood sample issue! I suggest you contact and retain an experienced DUI attorney in your area. I wish you the very best with your case!
as evidenced against driver 1 with out pedestrians 1 consent or knowledge pedestrian 1 never gave his statement or talked to anybody about the accident.
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answered on Oct 14, 2022
The short answer is sure, if she or someone authenticates the photos, and it is used in a DUI criminal case. If you are the accused, you should get an attorney and consult with the attorney about this. I wish you the very best.
to avoid a trial. Prison if lost trial. Agreed to 3rd felony DUI. TMI. Issue. I wasn't pulled over. Not driving when arrested for DUI. DUI last Friday night. SO GUT SICK MAD SAD... Any suggestions or advice Thank yyou so much.
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answered on Sep 27, 2022
I'm sorry you've going through all this. Since the public defender represented you, start there and ask another attorney to take a second look at this. If you received ineffective assistance of counsel, for example, then you may be entitled to a new trial. If that is the case, however,... View More
Or will they just visually see that it has my name and information on it and if it is expired medication yet still mine I am able to possess that still correct.
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answered on Sep 24, 2022
I’m not sure why you want to bring in prescription medication into court but I will presume it is to provide evidence of legal possession (versus illegal possession) of a drug. This can be a very perilous act, and can backfire in many different ways. Please first consult with your lawyer (or if... View More
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