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I lived in Arizona before I had gotten the DUI in Michigan and I believe the license in Arizona is still valid
answered on Oct 30, 2024
Best way to confirm whether or not Arizona Department of Transportation knows about your Michigan DUI is to call them and ask. You can also easily check the status of your Arizona driver license/driving privilege at AZMVDNOW.gov.
The DUI may not follow you in the sense of having license... View More 
Is it mandatory to have an interlock when I get reinstated although my year suspension is completed
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answered on Oct 29, 2024
Not eligible for DL until all requirements of DUI Sentence and DOS requirements are met. Call DOS and ask what is needed. Blowmeter is for that type of license, so you might get out of it with a reinstatement after Sentence completed. SR22 Insurance should still be a requirement. DOS... View More
If yes, do they need a warrant from a judge? And if you refuse, are there any penalties? I am interested in knowing what the law says in Texas, but I am curious about the laws in other states as well.
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answered on Oct 28, 2024
This is a great question. The DRE evaluation just like the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests is voluntary. You agree to allow them to perform the evaluation. This evaluation must be done down at the station and the first step in the 12 step process is getting a sample of your breath - to rule out... View More
Vehical was parked on private property not pulled over by law enforcement
answered on Nov 8, 2024
Yes, it is possible for charges to be added to a citation or ticket after it was issued. The fact that the vehicle was parked on private property does not necessarily prevent additional charges from being added. When a cop issues a ticket or citation, it is typically sent to the local prosecuting... View More
Officer was seeking similar vehicles reported by citizen to be hazard
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answered on Oct 27, 2024
You were approached by a township official while standing next to your parked vehicle on private property. The officer was searching for vehicles similar to yours that had been reported as a hazard by a citizen. It seems you were issued a citation or accused of being intoxicated.
You might... View More
Recently found out I have a bench warrant for forgetting to turn in my dui course papers and I have to show up for jury duty how do I sort this out??
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answered on Oct 23, 2024
Your immediate priority should be addressing the bench warrant before your jury duty date, as having an active warrant could lead to serious complications.
Contact the court where your DUI case was handled right away and ask about the procedure for recalling the warrant. You'll want to... View More
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answered on Oct 22, 2024
Citation or Warrant? Misdemeanor or Felony Charge? Hire a competent attorney to represent you. Passage of time may help on evidence or even the SOL. Do not discuss what happened except with your retained counsel.
I've seen lots of videos and articles on what to say/do or not say/do during traffic stops. But what I'm wondering is, does anyone have a concise sheet / summary of these basic instructions that could be kept in the vehicle so that I could actually... remember some of this advice?... View More
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answered on Oct 21, 2024
When you’re pulled over, stay calm and pull over safely to the side of the road. Keep your hands visible, preferably on the steering wheel, and wait for the officer to approach. Avoid making sudden movements and follow the officer’s instructions carefully.
Provide your driver’s... View More
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answered on Oct 19, 2024
I'm really sorry you're facing this situation. Living in your car can make you vulnerable to local laws that may lead to your vehicle being impounded. Many cities have ordinances against overnight parking or using a vehicle as a residence, which can result in fines or towing.
If... View More
answered on Oct 18, 2024
Absolutely. It won't prevent you from receiving a citation or from being arrested for a serious violation like DWI. But you can certainly say it if you like.
Whether you say it or not, the principle of corpus delicti applies, and the State must present sufficient evidence to prove... View More
Misdemeanor DUI and a Dangerous weapons manufacture sell or traffic , though during Covid they don’t file for 3 months and couldn’t find any record of incident for that amount of time and never was directed to notified of following procedure as I was left with just two papers in the ER , my... View More
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answered on Oct 16, 2024
The average hourly rate for a criminal lawyer handling DUI and firearms charges in California typically ranges from $200 to $500 per hour. Rates can vary based on the attorney’s experience, reputation, and the complexity of your case. Lawyers with extensive experience in both DUI and firearms... View More
answered on Oct 17, 2024
K.S.A. 8-1567(i)(1) provides that for purposes of determining whether a conviction is a 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th, the Court must count all convictions occurring on or after July 1, 2001. K.S.A. 8-1567(i)(3) states that a "conviction" includes any violation of law of in another state that... View More
My neighbor is a young man facing a DUI, moped. He has a asst public defender.
What can I do to improve his chances of not ruining his life by adding a guilty.
answered on Oct 10, 2024
I would recommend he meet with a qualified DUI attorney for a consultation. Most attorneys do not charge for the first consultation. The attorney can evaluate the facts and advise your neighbor as to whether there are any specific legal or factual issues that would be helpful for his case. Some... View More
I received almost no communication or assistance from court appointed attorney during my appellate case, including not being provided with necessary court transcripts and documents. Despite multiple attempts to contact my attorney, i received no response I only received a Wende brief letter months... View More
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answered on Oct 9, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about your experience. You may have grounds to challenge the appellate decision due to ineffective assistance of counsel. Start by consulting with a new attorney who can review your case and determine if there are valid claims for appeal based on your previous attorney's... View More
arrested in 2005 for OWI in Indiana, moved never went back to court. moved back to area recently was arrested on a bench warrant. should this be dissmissed?? statue of limitations?? ridiculousness its been almost 20 years advice please
answered on Oct 8, 2024
There is no statute of limitations on an open case. You’ll need to go back and resolve it or it will follow you forever.Hire a lawyer to go back and look at it and examine the evidence if there is any after all this time.
answered on Oct 7, 2024
Hello, negotiated settlements can be more difficult when there is a high breath test. There are other issues that can be fought, in addition to the test result. Don't give up. Talk to a few DUI attorneys. Many of us offer free phone consultations.
No Criminal History and Driving Record is pretty spotless. Should i just plead guilty since i blew and was well over? And is it possible that doing so will help possibly get me a lighter sentance, like maybe no jail time and just a fine with the mandatory IID, suspensions, and all the other things... View More
answered on Oct 7, 2024
Retaining an experience criminal defense attorney is a good way to make sure that your rights are upheld, the State has evidence to prove their case, and protect you as the matter proceeds through the legal system. DUI in SC is a nuanced law that has many different issues. The law has also changed... View More
Court appointed attorney hasn't communicated with me at all..nothing in a year.
I got a messagefrom the courts I have court tomm and still haven't heard from him.
answered on Oct 6, 2024
I suggest you call your lawyer. If it’s an arraignment, your lawyer may have filed a waiver, and you might not need to appear in court. The clerk could probably also tell you if a waiver has been filed.
Otherwise, you need to appear in court. Hopefully your lawyer will be there, and... View More
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answered on Oct 7, 2024
You might talk the Court Clerk into a conditional release upon payment, which will require approval of the DOS. They do not have to. Easier to pay in full and get the TNDL.
I’m trying to get my va license and the have put a stop on me from getting my license
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answered on Oct 4, 2024
It sounds like you have something outstanding in North Carolina. You're going to want to find what's holding you up from getting a license in Virginia. It sounds like you have a charge but you're going to have to do investigating in North Carolina.
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