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I was charged with a dui my first offense and instead of doing the six months restricted I choose the 12 months with interlock but now I’m seeing I can’t afford to have an interlock for 12 months that the 6 months is more ideal is there anyway I can go back and change it?
answered on Dec 12, 2024
You would need to file a motion to reopen if still in the appropriate timeframe to do so and ask the court to change the order. The problem is the DMV and ASAP will most likely restart the clock. You should contact your original attorney.
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.
My husband was helping move out a bed from a neighbor a few townehomes down. He backed into a neighbors car while it was parked. The lady came out as it was on her ring camera and called the cops. My husband got out of his truck and apologized as he felt so bad to do that to our neighbor of almost... View More 
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answered on Aug 14, 2024
Statements you provided to the officer are inadmissible hearsay unless they are subject to a hearsay exception (unlikely, based on what you described in your question). Additionally, you have marital privilege and cannot be compelled to testify against him. So it is most likely inadmissible and... View More
The Firearms Purchase Elligibility Test on the Virgina State Police website states that: A person who answers “yes” to any of the below questions may be prohibited from purchasing or possessing a firearm pursuant to state and/or federal law.........Are you an unlawful user of, or addicted to,... View More
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answered on Oct 18, 2023
A DUI conviction alone should not flag you as such a person, as alcohol use by adults 21 years of age or older is not inherently illegal. The gravamen of a DUI offense is impaired driving, not the drinking itself. A DUI also does not necessarily indicate an addiction. Furthermore, alcohol is not... View More
Hi,
I am an American Citizen that plead guilty to 2 misdemeanor charges in August of 2014:
DWI, 1ST , Misdemeanor
DRUGS: POSSESS SCH I OR II, Misdemeanor
I completed a 6 week rehab program and since then have not even received a parking ticket. I have no other... View More
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answered on Sep 3, 2023
Mexico generally allows U.S. tourists to enter without a criminal background check for short visits, but it is within the discretion of the border agents to allow or disallow entry. To minimize issues, make sure you have all required documentation in order, including a valid U.S. passport. If you... View More
It was a plea agreement from DUI to "wet reckless" with one of the conditions being to take ASAP before getting my license back. I am unable to take ASAP for financial reasons, can't secure employment, and this is holding me back from life progression.
answered on May 3, 2023
You will most likely have no success in doing that because it was plea between you and the Commonwealth which is basically a contract. Additionally, you are well beyond the time to appeal or reopen your case.
Cop testified the defendant was not acting in an obscene way, was not stumbling, did not have slurry speech, no blood-shot eyes, nor mentioned drinking alcohol or had any on his person.
answered on Mar 1, 2023
There is certainly a fertile argument, that he was not impaired without a visible effect to his muscular, skeletal movement.
answered on Sep 28, 2022
The answer is, it depends. If you were interdicted then it is illegal for you to purchase or possess alcohol. Often times, the courts will also include in the terms of your probation and good behavior that you were not allowed to purchase or possess alcohol. Virginia is an at will employment... View More
I was arrested for 3rd DWI within 5-10yrs in Virginia. My 2nd offense was in 2015 and my 1st was 2004 (18yrs ago). Would the charge still be 3rd DWI?
answered on Aug 3, 2022
It should not be a felony if the first was back in 2004.
treated and discharged from er. Unable to sign Virginia Uniform Summons.
answered on Apr 28, 2022
If you’re convicted of a DWI in Virginia your license to drive must be suspended for 12 months. TheCourt is allowed to grant you a restricted driving license with interlock for a certain period of time. Additionally you’re facing up to a $2500 fine and up to one year in jail. Depending what... View More
Traffic violation
answered on Apr 5, 2022
I means the government suspects you were driving under the influence of drugs or a combination of drugs and alcohol.
I have a restricted license. I put on the paper I am looking for a job. If I do get a job do i need permission still to go to work. Please send answers
answered on Sep 17, 2021
sorry --misread your question
Yes, if judge has authorized you to go to interviews etc you are good to do that
But if you get a job --you have to go file a motion to amend restricted license to add that to your restricted license...if you just start driving to new job without... View More
Ok I have a restricted license and asap made me pay them 400 just for a referral to this outpatient treatment. Well I was told twice a week I must attend. The intake lady did my intake and she filled in the answers over video chat. I asked her can I do the one hr class and do 4 weeks. Well she... View More
answered on Sep 6, 2021
Unfortunately, ASAP has the control here. You are in the position of being at their mercy. Though the program should potentially be tailored to more individual needs as they say they are doing, most people are treated very similar and have to go through the same amount of time for their courses.... View More
answered on Aug 1, 2021
The answers to the interrogatories asked, the documents subject to a document request, the admissions that the parties make in response to requests, the oral answers to depositions of parties and witnesses, and the documents and things that are sought to be examined. What those things are is... View More
On my driving record it says I killed someone on a dui. I got a dui but I never killed anyone. What can I do to get it removed? Can I sue someone about this they are making me do a treatment session due to this.
answered on Jun 9, 2021
This is may have been a clerical error and may be corrected by contacting the clerk of the court in which you were convicted.
The law goes into effect on July 1st, and my first intake appointment isn’t until May 12
answered on Apr 9, 2021
Absolutely, alcohol is also legal but the condition of your ASAP supervision requires no drugs and no alcohol.
answered on Mar 16, 2021
It depends on if the court required you to or if DMV requires you to. The court can tell you that its not required but the DMV is a separate entity and can make you take ASAP related to their requirements. If neither has ordered you to, then you are free to go.
answered on Mar 13, 2021
You should go to the Virginia DMV and get a "compliance summary" which will tell you what you need to do to get your license reinstated.
I was able to get my license reinstated as early as possible as I completed everything the courts required well before I was able to get my license reinstated. I thought it only stayed on my driving record for 7 years but everything I see now says it's 11 years. This case was in Chesapeake, VA... View More
answered on Mar 7, 2021
A DWI in Virginia stays on your driving record for 11 years. Unfortunately as the law is currently it stays on your criminal record forever. There are efforts in the legislature to reform the current system but as it is now it cannot be removed from a criminal record.
Fiance received a ruling of good behavior for 2 years and the judge made the decision on June 1st. Well my fiance got a dwi while he was awaiting trial for the domestic violence. IF the judge made the ruling of 2 years good behavior, can the judge use the dwi against him, or would it even count if... View More
answered on Oct 12, 2020
Typically, an offense that occurred before the judge's order will not violate the "general good behavior" order.
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