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I have a friend, he is from Poland working here in florida and he was driving a company van at night, drunk and get in to an accident, he hit and rub, police catch him, he is is jail now, the person who drove a car that my friend hit died day later!
What kind of sentence he can get???
answered on Jul 26, 2016
Could be severe.He needs to get a good criminal defense attorney. Could be looking at homicide by vehicle, vehicular manslaughter.
I am an Alcoholic. Alcoholism is considered and stated/diagnosed as a Disease and or Medical Condition (Not by me mind you....by the NIAAA (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism by a Federal Government Entity). The U.S. Supreme Court found (Holding) "Punishing a person for a... View More 
answered on Apr 27, 2016
While alcoholism may be a medical condition, and while SCOTUS may have held that punishing someone for having such a medical condition is impermissible, DUI is not merely having the condition; but it is also conduct. In other words, while you cannot be punished for being an alcoholic, you can be... View More
answered on Feb 10, 2016
Proving malicious prosecution is difficult. If the police had reason to believe you were driving under the influence you will lose.
I was sentenced to 3 years of probation in 2012 I went to rehab for my drinking I was returned back to probation after rehab and I failed a drug test and they wanted me to do 52 weeks of counciling it was 50$ a week on top of my fines I could not afford it and I stopped going my sentence was... View More
answered on Dec 17, 2015
You violated probation, and could spend an entire 5 years in prison, minus time served, it appears. Get counsel swiftly.
Judge declined the states motion to subpoena medical records 3 years into a dui case. The state asked for reconsideration 11 days (not 10) after for reconsideration of this ruling
answered on Sep 1, 2015
Ask your attorney. No one else knows more about the case. I know only what you have written here, and that is not enough.
I received a DUI in Ohio in 2000. I pleaded no contest (the officer never showed up for court).
I have lived in Florida for 3 years, and recently was found guilty of a Misdemeanor DUI. I'd like to apply for a hardship license in Florida? Can they see this DUI from 15 years ago?
answered on Aug 20, 2015
There probably are lawyers who are licensed in both states. Do an internet search for them.
The fines, fees, cost and years of high risk insur. and interlock device along with the costs and length of time missing work due to the mandatory programs they require have left me in the poverty category level! I can't even afford a place to live or even buy a car to live in for a while.!!... View More
answered on Aug 4, 2015
You will not be able to sue the state of Florida DMV on the facts you have given here, and I do not believe that you will find an attorney who would take a case like that on a pro bono basis.
My license was permantly revoked but i only have 3 duis that was 10 yrs ago and i just realize the error.
answered on Jun 27, 2015
Try to find out by calling the driver's license people. If that does not help, get an attorney on this matter.
Falsely accused of DUI. I wasn't even pulled over by the cop. I had stopped and was in front of my truck when cop pulled up and asked, why did you pull over? I didn't pull you over. It proceeded from there. His statement is complete lies, said my 2nd DUI ,I have never had any . Then said... View More
answered on Jun 24, 2015
No, but you can most likely get the public defender appointed.
Can they do all that?? He put 2nd dui when I have clean record. Said I legally couldn't drive on my meds/ not true. Given blood and urine test in jail. I did breath, and pen test, in panic attack couldn't do well on walking. I was in front of my truck, when he pulled up, he asked... View More
answered on Jun 23, 2015
What you need to do is get a criminal defense attorney, now.
Should I have a problem getting a Florida license? I never did the assessment, but Im sure that was to get a privledged license
answered on Jun 9, 2015
You must be able to get your license reinstated in NC. In order to do that you have to do what was ordered there in 2012. FL will recognize the suspension and will not issue a license here.
I received deferred prosecution for DUI in Illinois. Will it be treated as a conviction in Florida?
answered on May 30, 2015
I am not sure, but it probably will be. It may not be, but it would require a bunch of legal research in order to answer fully.
Was turned down. I never tried again. I now live in Florida and would like to try again. What do I need to do to try again?
answered on May 7, 2015
Clear up the license in Illinois before you apply for one in FL.
Year suspension is almost over. Still not convicted though. Chances are I will be. Will they tack on the 6 months penalty as well even after the one year refusal to blow? Or is all a matter of the judge?
answered on May 7, 2015
Yes, they probably will. Get a criminal defense attorney on your side.
What do I do
answered on Apr 19, 2015
You would have to be able to get your license back in CO before FL would give you a license, in my opinion.
answered on Apr 11, 2015
Yes, you definitely need a criminal defense attorney on your side in this matter.
It says Florida goes back 10 years and they won't let me transfer. How can this be. That I what dmv says
answered on Apr 10, 2015
Go see an attorney for a review of all the facts and circumstances and an opinion.
I had a 5 year DUI 2nd Offense suspension. I have completed DUI school, fines, jail time and the time has elapsed.
I now am trying to get my license in CA and would like assistance in handling anything in order to drive by the date of my revocation ending.
answered on Apr 7, 2015
You need to contact DMV in FL and find out everything that needs to be done. They are usually very helpful.
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