Theodore J. Harvatin Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Jul 8, 2025

You say you received six months of probation. I think you mean you were suspended for six months?

If so, the suspension does not end just with the passage of time. You also have to pay the $250 reinstatement fee to the secretary of state to fully terminate the suspension.

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The most insidious lies are the ones that you tell yourself. on your facts, you confirmed to law enforcement: 1.) that you violated probation (by driving); 2.) that you violated state law by driving without insurance (you did not have a valid license so irrespective of whether you paid for... View More

He really only has two options. One plead guilty in which case the judge will just sentence him to what he thinks the proper penalty will be. Or choice Two Plead not guilty and either he can represent himself or hire a lawyer. A lawyer will look for any defenses he may have and even if none... View More

You need to retain counsel to represent you. You face a lengthy suspension of your license if you blew .08 or above or refused the test unless you file for a MVA hearing within a very short timeframe or elect the interlock for one year. An attorney can advise you of your chances of success at the... View More

The test refusal triggers an automatic suspension but you can request a hearing to challenge the probable cause for asking you to take the test. You have very little time to request the hearing by filing a timely request with the MVA and paying the ALJ hearing fee. Alternatively, you can elect the... View More

It is extremely important to consult with a DUI/DWI attorney. If an order of suspension was issued, it means the MVA will suspend your driving privileges on the 46th day after the order was issued. A DUI/DWI attorney can discuss the options with you.

Also, it is likely you received... View More

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answered on Jun 28, 2025

If you are not subject to a court order/probation then you won't face consequences but your wife might if they think it was her. They often have pictures so hopefully it does. Not sure if she signed anything saying only she can drive. But she's the only one who can get in trouble.

Since you have gone 7 years without a misdemeanor or felony conviction, your two misdemeanor DUI convictions have been automatically sealed under Pennsylvania's Clean Slate Act, 18 Pa.C.S. 9122.2. If you were to pull your "Access and Review" criminal history report, these two DUI... View More

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answered on Jun 24, 2025

Law enforcement needs probable cause to believe you are impaired in order to ask you to submit to a breath test. Portable breath test results are not admissible in Maine to establish a breath alcohol measurement. Only Intoxilyzer test results from a properly conducted test, and State approved... View More

No, you likely don't have to do the DUI course before getting your license back. DDS only requires the DUI course to be submitted if you are convicted of DUI, the Court may have made that part of your sentence, and you will need to get it done during your probation, but only as a term of your... View More

Make sure you are represented by a competent DUI attorney. You have described multiple issues with the investigation of your case that a well trained DUI attorney will be able to pinpoint and use to aid you in your case. If your bloodwork comes back as just the medications you described, and none... View More

You are getting way ahead of yourself, and should wait to review this with a lawyer. Most of the time an OUI is accompanied by a neg op. There is no path to having it removed because you think the police report doesn't reference it. If you were driving under the influence of alcohol, almost... View More

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answered on Jun 3, 2025

To protect the family home from liability due to your father’s drunk driving, the most effective step is to amend the revocable trust now—before a problem arises. Although the home is in a revocable trust, that offers no protection from creditors during your parents’ lifetimes if your father... View More

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answered on Jun 3, 2025

This is a deeply difficult and understandably urgent concern. When someone causes an accident—especially one involving intoxicated driving—their personal assets can be at risk in a civil lawsuit. If your father is found liable for injuries or damages, a plaintiff could potentially go after... View More

The truck's owner could locate the impound lot & ask what they will need to release the truck back to the owner. If a driver's license revocation Notice under Minnesota's "implied consent" law was issued, that must be formally challenged in a court filing before the... View More

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answered on May 28, 2025

Thank you for sharing those details—this is a sensitive area where immigration and criminal law intersect, so let me help you break it down carefully.

Understanding Crimes Involving Moral Turpitude (CIMTs)

In U.S. immigration law, a crime involving moral turpitude (CIMT) typically... View More

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answered on May 25, 2025

Facing a first-time DWI charge in New York with a reported BAC of 0.15% can be stressful, and it's understandable to have questions about what might happen in court. In New York, a BAC of 0.15% typically results in a misdemeanor DWI charge under Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1192(2) or §... View More

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answered on Jun 16, 2025

In the world of traffic law, there is no such thing as "reduced charges." For the first time offender, there is a mix of punishments both in court (a conviction) and out of court (car insurance surcharges and premium increases) which compel participation in classes and a subsequent... View More

The question mentions facts that could give rise to several defense issues. But to focus on the headline question "police officer suspected driver was on fentanyl or heroin, obtained a blood sample after search warrant, results showed presence of meth. Can this still result in a legitimate DWI... View More

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answered on May 12, 2025

The best case scenario is that you attempt the remove the blood results in the case against you. This is done by supressing the blood results due to some kind of legal error. In short, if the blood results are suppressed then the case essentially must be dismissed since the prosecutor cannot prove... View More