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I have a DUI conviction from 1991 that lead to an open bench warrant in Orlando, FL. from 1992 on a probation violation of failing to participate in a DUI course. How do I fix this? I live in Wisconsin now.
answered on Aug 31, 2012
Hire an attorney in Florida to negotiate with the State Attorney's office and come to some sort of resolution.
Can a JUDGE be an officer of a corporation that is monopolizing the DUI industry? He forces all judges to mandate,court order all of their DUI Defendants to go to the driving school HIS specific driving school that he is an officer of. Is this legal?
answered on Aug 31, 2012
If this is true, you may wish to make a complaint with the judicial qualifications commission.
Is it legal to go back to FL on day of release and get new DL and start driving?
answered on Jun 15, 2012
When your probation is up you certainly can go back to Florida. I doubt Florida will give you a DL if you have a 1 year suspension in Georgia though.
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answered on Dec 23, 2010
There are no set guidelines or elements, but rather there is a procedure when competency is an issue. Pursuant to Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure Rule 3.210(b): If, at any material stage of a criminal proceeding, the court of its own motion, or on motion of counsel for the defendant or for... View More 
But I wasn't even the person driving! Don't I have to be the driver to legally be charged with DUI?
answered on Dec 23, 2010
They can argue that you were in control of the vehicle, but that is quite a stretch. A qualified DUI attorney should be able to win this case for you.
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answered on Dec 2, 2010
Your question is basically a question about what are called DRAM SHOP actions. In Florida, a bar could be sued, even by the person who may have been at fault for the accident, for the resultant damages caused by their lack of sobriety if it was caused:
1) by some kind of negligence in... View More
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answered on Dec 2, 2010
You will probably need the help of an attorney's office to get it for you, so that you are not arrested at the clerk's office.
You need to know that warrants are like that girlfriend or boyfriend that you regret dating in high school. At some point, you must confront the warrant... View More
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