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Over 5 years ago, I was arrested for a DUI and I was under the age of 21.
I'm originally from another state and I was visiting CA when the arrest happened.
I've tried to go to CA multiple times and even tried to live there to take care of the situation.
At my... View More 
answered on Apr 23, 2018
A LOT MORE INFO IS NEEDED.
YOU CAN ALWAYS MAKE ANY MOTION BUT I DOUBT YU WOULD PREVAIL ON THIS.
IF YOU PLED I ASSUME YOU HAD A PRIVATE LAWYER OR PUBLIC DEFENDER? THUS YOU HAD REPRESENTATION.
YOU MUST COMPLY WITH ALL THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PROBATION.
IF YOU WERE... View More
I hired a lawyer for my dmv hearing and I got the results and lost based on what the cop said
answered on Apr 12, 2018
without more info hard to answer.
however, i am sure your lawyer explained DMV hearing are per se hearings. IF you are .08 or higher then you are per se guilty.
your lawyer has a file with all info and i would ask him/her that question.
I got a dui in 2016, convicted in 2017, paid all fines and did the dui program. I was a former VA resident and had a license there but was convicted on my CA license. VA sent me a renewal notice after completing everything because my old license was due to expire. Not sure how my job was going with... View More
answered on Apr 2, 2018
need much more info and both you and i would probably need the assistance of a lawyer from VA to answer.
not sure how that could happen but with my billing at $750/hr it is not worth your money for me to look into this
I lent my car to my friend about 5 hours ago. He never returned and hasn't answered his phone. I am worried something might have happened to him or that he was possibly arrested. I don't want to report my car stolen though since I'm not sure that's what he case is yet. Can I... View More
answered on Mar 30, 2018
you can do any of those things.
you can tell cops you lent it and can not reach your friend and fear possible foul play.
answered on Mar 29, 2018
Generally yes. I say generally because the search needs to be incident to a lawful arrest. So assuming the arrest was lawful to begin with they would be able to search the inside of your car. However, they would not be able to search the trunk of your vehicle, unless they have probably cause to... View More
My Ca DL is valid with no restrictions dui occurred in Dec of 2016 conviction in June of 2017.
answered on Mar 18, 2018
YES, AS LONG AS YOU COMPLIED WITH ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PROBATION AND DO NOT HAVE MANY OTHER POINTS ON YOUR RECORD.
She's only paying deductible right now but that's not right.. she owes more than that.
answered on Mar 15, 2018
more info is needed.
is there any issue of her being to young to drive and or insurance not covering a driver under a certain age?
i assume this is a girl friend? are you prepared to sue her?
if not if she does not pay more money what are you going to do about it?... View More
California suspended me for 6 months. Then i went to court in AZ got convicted 09 05 2017 now i have an interlock on my vehacle for Arizona but i am a California license holder i got 2 more months for the interlock. California hasnt received information about my conviction they just know about my... View More
answered on Mar 13, 2018
more info needed.
your AZ lawyer may be in a better position to answer that since s/he has all the info.
it is up to calif to pull your record and they are pretty good at doing so.....
AND HOW TO CLEAN THAT OUT OF MY RECORD
answered on Mar 9, 2018
did you ever go to court?
was a bench warrant issued?
you need to go to court to request paperwork unless you never appeared and there is an outstanding BW.............
the crim clerk may be able to assist you but that old it may be on microfish?
the easiest thing is... View More
crew did not place safety cones to narrow street to one lane to code, then after a cone was hit and vehicle stopped. then officers came out of the dark from down the road could this be entrapment for a .09 dui?
answered on Mar 9, 2018
a lawyer needs more info.
i do not think it would be entrapment but certainly there is an argument they did not comply with local rules.........however this would probably not be a defense to the DUI charge..........but more info would be needed.
Admitted to the officer I had had a few drinks but didn't feel necessarily over the legal limit. They gave me a couple field sobriety tests which I seemed to pass until the officer asked me to blow in his face, in which he responded "Yeah, he's been drinking." They took me in... View More
answered on Feb 28, 2018
If you were in your car and keys in ignition or on you and car engine was warm or you admitted to driving and being there then YES........that is DUI.
a case held that a defendant pushing his motorcycle down the road with keys in it was sufficient for DUI..............you may want to have a... View More
answered on Feb 26, 2018
Yes, even if only charged as a misdemeanor, you license to drive may be restricted (by the court) and/or suspended (by the DMV) which may affect your ability to perform your job.
I tried researching online & it looks like 3rd conviction in 10 yrs, but he said he doesn't have a reckless driving or anything. What else is included?
answered on Feb 20, 2018
To properly evaluate any legal question a lawyer needs a thorough summary of the facts. What you have shared is not much. If you are not clear then the lawyer will no doubt be challenged to give an accurate answer.
It is the same as using the adage for using a computer... “JUNK IN, JUNK... View More
As stated above, I have recently been charged "service fee's" from a DUI that happened almost 3 years ago. I received what I like to call a "warning" letter in the mail about 2 weeks prior to receiving the actual bill. The bill states the officers were never paid for their... View More
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answered on Feb 16, 2018
Speak to your attorney. More info is needed. Typically, there are fees and costs involved after a DUI. All of that should of been explained to you when you reached a disposition at your DUI arraignment.
I cannot leave the country once I do my jail time (4 months), and I will sentenced to 3-5 years probation. Got a DUI with felony charges (None is dead or bad injured). How they expect me to live and pay the fine without work permit? I have my travel visa for 10 years, but it was revoked the same... View More
answered on Feb 12, 2018
They may answer that by saying "we'll let you leave, now!" Or, fine, work here 3-5 years, pay your fines, then we'll deport you.
You do not say what your immigration status was before you were convicted. Your rights as to the immigration system are very much tied to... View More
answered on Feb 11, 2018
he needs to hire a local lawyer.
what court is it in?
if he can not afford a lawyer one would be appointed at the first appearance called an arraignment.
if you email me dale@dalegribowlaw.com i will send you a multipart article i wrote for our local paper entitled: The... View More
Need to know the best way to support him
answered on Feb 11, 2018
without knowing more facts it is hard to say.
however you do not just hire a lawyer to prove your son innocent/not guilty..................................
the biggest consideration is the sentence and a good lawyer can often have a say in the sentence.
2/21/17 DUI I was parked with flat tire in front of the Apt complex that my name was on lease. I turned into shopping Center across the street I dropped off my two teens who walked home. 45 day inpatient I did voluntarily and as part of plea deal 45 day outpatient in add to 3 m DUI class 15 day... View More
answered on Feb 11, 2018
A LAWYER NEEDS MORE INFO.
HOWEVER IF YOU PLED CONTACT THE LAWYER WHO APPEARED WITH YOU EXPLAINING YOU WANTED TO ASK THE COURT THE WITHDRAW PLEA AND ENTER NOT GUILTY.
THE PROBLEM IS THAT YOU SIGNED PAPERS AND RESPONDED TO JUDGE WHO ASKED YOU IF YOU WERE PLEADING FREELY ETC.... View More
My 3 yr informal probation period started 7/9/15 and it will be over 7/9/18. I'm planning on going out of the country for 3 weeks, on 6/16/18 and will be returning around 7/7/18. I was also denied my citizenship last year because of the probation issue and the interviewer said he could not... View More
answered on May 6, 2018
You should not have a problem traveling abroad and returning to the US since you are a permanent resident and have a DUI conviction.
The DUI part was taken care of and I get my license back by the man part is the civil case that an arbitrator provided by the third-party said that I am at no fault and the case was closed the accident occurred in September 2016
answered on Feb 4, 2018
It's difficult to fully understand what you are asking. You should consult a personal injury attorney in your area and get a free consultation. good luck!
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