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I was arrested in a Walmart parking lot after someone called 911 thinking I had overdosed. The ambulance came, and wanted to check me out so I let them. After I got out of vehicle the cops were there, and immediately took me to jail on DUI charges. I was given no field sobriety test or a... View More 
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answered on Oct 11, 2023
Do not plead guilty to DUI as it is a decent case. The hospital blood test might help, but the prescribed drug in your system will be used by the DA. It is possible that an objection to its admissibility might be successful. I would be concerned about what you said to the LEOs, and whatever... View More
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answered on Oct 10, 2023
In Iowa, if someone's license is suspended but they qualify for a Temporary Restricted License (TRL) with an ignition interlock device, they should not drive until all TRL requirements are met and they have the TRL in hand. This includes installing the ignition interlock device and obtaining... View More
Already had an arraignment. Can't afford lawyer for the next one. What can I do to avoid jail time
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answered on Oct 9, 2023
In Oklahoma, if you're facing criminal charges and cannot afford a lawyer, you have the right to request a public defender. At your next court appearance, let the judge know that you cannot afford an attorney and request to have one appointed for you. If you qualify financially, a public... View More
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answered on Oct 6, 2023
In New York, a DWI conviction from another state could potentially impact your eligibility for a gun permit, but the decision often depends on various factors. New York is generally strict when it comes to gun permits and will consider character and fitness as part of the evaluation process. A DWI... View More
He was never read his rights, he was not given a field sobriety test, no breathalyzer, nor was he impaired at all. The paraphanalia and CDS charges were both dropped by superior court due to the good samaritan law. At the time he was living in his vehicle and was not driving. The attorney he hired... View More
answered on Oct 6, 2023
More information is required to know the totality of circumstances and to identify any defenses available to this person. A charge of DWI can be defensible, but the defenses turn on the facts of the individual cases. If this friend is unhappy with the legal advice provided by his present attorney,... View More
Iwas pulled over due to my judgement..iwas ubereaing all noise ran outta gas in Newark breathing fumes all night got family to get gas to me at 12pm n still overheated again on way back to linden pulled over because was feeling dizzy etc
answered on Oct 5, 2023
A dwi does not require the police to actually see you drive, it only requires you to have the ability to drive the vehicle. It's crazy but that is the law, its different from the wording of the offense and thus confuses people.
answered on Oct 5, 2023
Unfortunately we would not know the answer for your question, without seeing your tickets, the police report of your case and by having you giving us a fuller explanation of your interaction with the police to have caused them to charge you with an offense.
How about if some medical bills were paid by the deceased's group health policy and/or a portion forgiven by the hospital?
answered on Oct 12, 2023
Restitution includes any expenses that result directly from the crime. Medical bills are definitely recoverable. If automobile insurance does not cover the losses, you should discuss other possible avenues to recoup the damages from the loss of a loved one. Schedule a free consultation to make sure... View More
answered on Oct 2, 2023
SUPER crappy of the cops to do that, but it IS possible. You need to get a LOCAL lawyer and fight this, as thats BS. They should be happy someone is addressing their substance issues.
Please fight this!
allowed to get the back and their no DUI on record after two weeks
answered on Oct 2, 2023
Based on what you wrote, the admin per se Order of Suspension likely has not been filed yet and it is not uncommon for this to take 2 weeks or more from the arrest to get filed and processed with ADOT. You also have a limited window of requesting a hearing on the suspension. You should consult a... View More
also had a meth pipe on me but did not have any meth on me
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answered on Oct 1, 2023
DUI is a misdemeanor, so the maximum punishment is 12 months in jail and a $1,000 fine. However, it's rare that anyone is sentenced to the maximum. Most places sentence first-time DUI offenders to between 24 and 72 hours in custody, a fine that totals around $600 (which becomes about double... View More
I was recently arrested for misdemeanor dui, and released the same day. The next day a lawyer sent an email addressed to me talking about his services, but the email address he sent it to is not mine. It happens to be an immediate family member. This has caused a drift within my family. They... View More
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answered on Sep 28, 2023
If you believe that your privacy has been violated due to the disclosure of your misdemeanor DUI arrest to a family member by the lawyer, you may want to consult with an attorney to explore potential legal remedies. In California, there are laws that protect individuals' privacy rights, and... View More
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answered on Sep 26, 2023
In South Carolina, the admissibility of breath test results in DUI cases can depend on various factors, including the timing of the test. Although there may not be a strict "two-hour rule," the longer the time between the alleged offense and the test, the more room there is for... View More
My wife went to town and someone called my truck in for swerving, this was 30 minutes after she got home, we were in bed, there were no keys in anything. The police said they had a report of that truck swerving 30 minutes before. My wife said she went to town, but we were already laying down in the... View More
State of Oklahoma
Lawyer didn’t adequately communicate, failed to appear in court, and failed to perform work for fees charged.
4 client complaint
Arrested in 2006 as well
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answered on Sep 20, 2023
In Oklahoma, the eligibility for expungement of a criminal record is based primarily on the specifics of your case, the type of offense, and the time that has passed since the conclusion of the sentence or probation. The misconduct of your attorney, while a significant concern, does not... View More
he was not read his rights, but because his pupil were dilated and he has a lazy eye, his balance was off because he has a bad hip from childbirth, and get confused when nervous they charged him with a dui and arrested him. He does not drink, smoke or do any kind of recreational drugs.
answered on Sep 20, 2023
Hire a criminal defense lawyer immediately. If he was not intoxicated, you may have a winning case.
They can't find any record or incident report for my case at all. No officer sworn report either.
Can I get my fine money back and reimbursed for my vehicle they auctioned off as well?
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answered on Sep 16, 2023
You pled guilty and paid the fines, so there is no want of prosecution. The state has fully prosecuted the case to a guilty plea and collected its fine. I am not seeing this as a viable course of action. If being ability to produce the documents is creating some other sort of hardship, you might... View More
My ex did not follow up with the calibration of the device, and will not complete the steps to have it removed from the vehicle. However their name is no longer associated, in any way, to the vehicle. I am making the payments on this truck, and can not even start it because the device has been... View More
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answered on Sep 16, 2023
You can remove the interlock. I would send the bill to my Ex.
You have no obligations to him or the court. Therefore, you can remove the device from YOUR vehicle.
Your Ex needs to update the court and/or the probation department about his vehicle status.
I hope this helps.
Good luck!
Texas criminal law
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answered on Sep 15, 2023
In Texas, changing a judge in a criminal case is a complex process that typically requires valid legal reasons, such as a conflict of interest, bias, or the appearance of impropriety by the judge. If you believe you have legitimate grounds for a judge change, consult with your attorney, who can... View More
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answered on Sep 13, 2023
In Kentucky, the reading of Miranda rights is generally associated with custodial interrogations, not the act of being arrested or handcuffed. Law enforcement officers are required to provide Miranda warnings when a person is in custody and subject to questioning. These warnings include the right... View More
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