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I'm a on parole if convicted my parole gets revoked. Can this get reduced down
answered on Apr 8, 2023
In KY any DUI can be reduced or dismissed if the circumstances and facts warrant it. If you have a strong defense and or the prosecutor's case is weak then yes it is possible. Can your specific case be amended? That is not possible to determine without looking at the case and knowing all of... View More 
Was not ; she didn't do any tests, I just think she doesn't like me?
I’m trying to figure out what’s required for me to get my permit and license. I am 26 and never had permit before but still got charged with dui twice. Once in 2014 and the other in 2016. What do I do to take care of this?
answered on Jan 31, 2023
You should take care of your DUI cases by hiring a lawyer or by taking care of them yourself by redocketing (less advisable).
answered on Jan 16, 2023
I think you may have already asked this question. The general answer is probably. They do not typically have law enforcement to arrest you at the driver license office.
My license was suspended and I have never gotten them back. Can you advise?
answered on Dec 28, 2022
I would start by going to the Dept Of Transportation website and getting a driver record. If it looks clean and you should be able to go to the drivers license branch to get a new license. If it’s not clean you can call them and they should be able to tell you what is wrong.
There is a DVO in effect, Should I be worried for an arrest ? This happened 3 days ago . Or how does a complain work ?
answered on Nov 25, 2022
Doubtful anything will come if it as you did the right thing by going the other way when you saw her. That is the advice judges usually give when issuing a dvo. If there was no contact nor communication, you should be safe.
Was driving on do you are suspended license all had parked at the liquor store, went in the store got what I wanted and I was I was checking out I seen the cop circle through the parking lot. When I came out of the liquor store I knew he was waiting on me so I took off running and was later... View More
answered on Sep 15, 2022
Payment of fines and costs; completion of alcohol education program; 6 month ignition interlock device.
I am displaced and disabled. Displaced as far as work, and housing. I quilfy as indignant. The only court appointed lawyer available in all of Cumberland KY... had completely blindsided me when they choose to revoke their duties and responsibilities as my lawyer due to a difference in how we shall... View More
answered on Jul 26, 2022
Check with your local bar association and/or Legal Aid Society. They maintain rosters of pro Bono and reduced fee attorneys who can help you.
My license? The court date is the day after I'm scheduled to go get my license back.
answered on Jul 21, 2022
Assuming you can get your license back in Kentucky before going to court this question concerns strategy and you should discuss with a lawyer. If you get your license back you will spend money on a reinstatement fee. That money could be wasted if your license is suspended again. Driving on a DUI... View More
can i beat this?
answered on Jun 1, 2022
Possibly. You need to speak with an experienced criminal defense attorney immediately.
answered on May 24, 2022
He needs a lawyer immediately. He may be able to win this case.
I was wondering if the VA rehab counts towards my DUI classes
answered on May 17, 2022
No, the Kentucky Division of Driver Licensing will only accept completions from programs authorized for DUI treatment. See drive.ky.gov under Driver Services, DUI Laws in Kentucky. To see a list of treatment programs, visit the Program Directory. The driver should select Driving Under the... View More
Charged with a DUI 4th could have got license back in five years however never did. Now it's six years later and I've been charged with driving on DUI suspended. Shouldn't it only be driving on suspended license? Or no license?
answered on Apr 4, 2022
Not sufficient alone for a dismissal. Plus, you are likely identifiable on the dash cam or bodycam.
The second dui is aggravated as her BAC was >0.17, open container and her dui's were 18 days apart. Her judge runs a sober court, and was a prosecuting attorney as was her police officer. She has failed 2 rehabs, and stopped doing her twice daily breathalyzer. We are thinking her only... View More
answered on Mar 25, 2022
Most likely, yes. They usually run an NCIC check for nation wide criminal history or pending charges.
My daughter called for help as the victim in a domestic violence situation and the responding officers ignored her statements and arrested her for DUI for sitting in a parked vehicle with engine running that "smelled strongly" of marijuana on their arrival
answered on Feb 28, 2022
You need to first get her exonerated of the dui and thereafter file a civil rights lawsuit against the officers and their department.
In the day when they got to my arm n saw to absesses i told them i relapsed a week ago n he said u didnt say nething qbout that i said i just said it was a week ago. Can i get out of this dui? I took the methadone as prescribed that morning this was night time.
answered on Feb 17, 2022
You’ll need a expert witness to testify about the toxicology and the effect on your body if you hope to have any chance of eating the DUI.
My friend who was on probation was arrested in February of this year and was caught with a firearm (as a felon), DUI, and failure to maintain car insurance. After he was already in jail for this, the judge who originally put him on probation put out a warrant on him for probation violation. This... View More
answered on Oct 4, 2021
Under Kentucky law new felonies must run consecutive if picked up while on probation. His credit should only be applied to one case but ultimately it’s up to the calculations by the department of corrections after he is sentenced.
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