Your current state is Virginia
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.
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,... Read more »
My intentions with the car was to drive around, and eventually crash it in an attempt to commit suicide. I had a THC vape in my possession at the time as well. This took place in my hometown Lincoln, Nebraska.
ance. Because of a single syringe found that i did not give permussion to search for. Then given a dwi because of a drug test that i failed for when i used 2 days before. I feel like this is not okay especially him not catering to my hearing disability. I feel like i was taken advantage of by this... Read more »
It is my first offense. I couldn’t make the court date my kids where sick and at time I couldn’t afford lawyer. Is their anyway I can do court date online and any other things needed? What kind of lawyer can I hire
My husband is on house arrest and got a DUS does this violate him and what are the chances of him not getting time
answered on Sep 21, 2022
In law school we learn that there is one answer to every legal question: "It depends." It could be illegal to be underage and high, if that person "drives, operates, or is in control of any type of motor vehicle" in Minnesota. To pick another random example, in Minnesota an... Read more »
Should I get a lawyer and just wait for them to help me. Or turn myself in
I have a 4th dwi after 20 years.
Been offered 10 days in jail and 2 years probation. But ATRS in dallas have not called me. It's been over 3 months since they should have called me.
My dwi was may 5 2021. Over 1 year n 4 months
My brother has an extensive drug history and a history of not appearing in court in FL. He’s also has two bench warrants from Florida that he wasn’t aware of.
He was arrested in Cadillac on 9/16 for meth possession, DWI, and being in possession of a loaded firearm (the firearm was mine,... Read more »
answered on Sep 19, 2022
Avoid incarceration? Unlikely. The biggest risk factors are his loose ties to the community and his history of failure to appears. I know people change, but judges see that and think "this guy can't be trusted to be out in the community to do the right thing if he can't even show up to court".
Kansas does not count priors from Missouri to enhance punishment/penalties because the Missouri DUI statute is broader then the Kansas statute (Kansas appeal for State vs Justin D. Stanley 2016). Hypothetical: if a person has 2 prior Kansas DUI’s and then they get a 3rd one in Missouri would... Read more »
Completed a five month IOP and still continue to attend even after completion.
Have been on SCRAM for 5+ months (got on one week after the arrest)
Got a “set aside” (from what I understand that is a win for the DMV hearing)
Have hired a good seasoned DUI lawyer... Read more »
answered on Sep 18, 2022
A wet reckless will be treated as a prior DUI, provided it occurred within the last 10 years. You need to hire an attorney to see if the first incident occurred more than 10 years before the most recent DUI, and thereby avoid facing the consequences of a 3rd DUI. Of course, even if it occurred... Read more »
Completed a five month IOP and still continue to attend even after completion.
Have been on SCRAM for 5+ months (got on one week after the arrest)
Got a “set aside” (from what I understand that is a win for the DMV hearing)
Have hired a good seasoned DUI lawyer... Read more »
answered on Sep 17, 2022
the best advice any lawyer on this site can give you is to listen and follow the advice of your current DUI lawyer who hopefully practices often in that court.
that fact that you got a set aside on DMV suggests either a problem with the case OR you have a very good DUI... Read more »
Fort Lauderdale
answered on Sep 16, 2022
DUI with a Minor + Injury is very serious. The Broward County State Attorney's Office will prosecute the case with vigor. In addition to the criminal penalties, you have only 10 days from the date of arrest to attend to the administrative driver license suspension. You should contact a local... Read more »
I was charged dui 1 both times, I've been working on that part of my charges, can I also be charged seperately though prosecuted for a felony for that same arrest. It was dui other both times, and same sentence for both. Now fearful of felony
charge on the same arrest that I'm... Read more »
answered on Sep 18, 2022
The answer is it depends. Generally speaking, it isn't uncommon for DUI charges to start off as a misdemeanor and then be referred up to county for felony prosecution. I've seen this happen plenty of times before. It really will depend on the fats of your case and the way they charged it.... Read more »
answered on Sep 15, 2022
Payment of fines and costs; completion of alcohol education program; 6 month ignition interlock device.
Hello. I need help reinstating my driving privileges in New Mexico. I've been fully compliant with the court, completed substance abuse counseling, None for the Road, probation, paid all fines and fees, and need to get my license in Indiana. Please advise.
I have a friend that has an DUI. I'm scared for him. Will he be life in prison because of his mistake?
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