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Pled guilty, with no proof of injury and agreed upon original plea deal went missing, and Unauthorized agreement instead, in its place.
answered on Jul 27, 2020
You may want to see if there is any reason for the change. If you didn’t agree to it, you may want to ask the court to set aside the plea agreement and inquire into the unauthorized ple. Consult a lawyer before you do anything.
Dui/ passenger injured. Accepted a 2nd degree assault but misdemeanor dui.
answered on Jul 1, 2020
Yes. The judge has the authority to add any conditions he deems appropriate.
I was convicted of 3rd dui aggravated in Kentucky. 60 min sentence. They asked me if I wanted long term rehab and I said yes. I served 33 days in jail and they got me out and sent me to a 9 month long rehab. I completed the rehab and was told early on I’d have to finish my 60 day sentence. I went... View More 
answered on Jun 28, 2020
Doubtful he will remember and if youve been discharged from probation, it won’t likely be an issue.
What does that mean? And if I get another one is it my 2nd or 3rd?
answered on May 19, 2020
If you get another one within 10 years it is your third offense.
the truck is clean with no liens by the sheriff. i am disabled and cant pay the 500 to get it out.
answered on Mar 8, 2020
Probably. Call the sheriffs office and request access to the vehicle to retrieve your personal property.
Will the judge give me more time ??
He had just graduated from UK. Because of the DUI, he is having difficulty finding employment in his degree.
answered on Feb 21, 2020
Not likely, no, although you can consular a criminal defense attorney to examine the options.
All the same day. First Case. Operating motor vehicle under influence second offense , driving DUI suspended license 1st Offense Aggravator
Second.Speeding 5mph over, driving on DUI suspended license 1st offense
Third. Driving DUI suspended license 1st offense Aggravator... View More
answered on Jan 23, 2020
One year on all the misdemeanors. The osl-dui 3D is 1-5 years and is a felony.
I am working here in Kentucky until March.
answered on Jan 20, 2020
Do the accelerated alcohol classes while you’re still here in Kentucky.
My girlfriend will start house arrest for 4 days in January for a DUI she obtained within the last 2 months. She will be subject to a drug/alcohol test. I live under the same roof, will I be subject to a drug/alcohol test as well, even though I’m not the one that will be under house arrest?
1. Pulled over for no illumination of license plate.
2. Car smelled of marijuana when window was down handing officer his credentials.
3. Officer asked if he had been smoking.
4. Kid answered yes a few hours ago.
5. Officer removed kid from car.
6. Asked kid... View More
answered on Dec 2, 2019
Not likely from the facts you’ve given although it might be possible depending on other facts developed through discovery.
She didn't have her drivers license or registration on her and was arrested. I don't know who to call or who I have to talk to to get it set up for her to get out. Where do I need to start? And what do you think her punishment will be?
answered on Oct 23, 2019
If she was arrested in the morning, her bond should be reviewed by the judge the same day "usually." She will have arraignment in the next 24 hours if she is not bonded out sooner. Typically if arrested in the morning, her arraignment is at 9:00 a.m. the next day. This information should... View More
Was sitting in parking lot when cop arrived pulled over to him to explain. Gave eye test with me seated in car. Requested breath test but cop said no. Refused to tell me his name and even hid name tag
answered on Oct 9, 2019
You should get your license back on or about November 2, 2019, after the 120 pretrial suspension expires.
Boat load of money in 98. I have had my ol in ky since. So what will happen to me in Ohio?
answered on Sep 23, 2019
Probably not much. The penalties on DUI 27 years ago were pretty light. You should hire a lawyer to resolve this for you.
To explain, I've learned entering Canada after a DUI is difficult. I had a DUI in Californian in 2007. I completed a 6 month program and applied to have the case expunged. My attorney and I were successful. As of 2012, my case now shows "not guilty", "case dismissed".... View More
answered on Mar 18, 2019
If the case was dismissed and shows it was dismissed, you should not have any trouble. If the case was expunged and there is no record of it, you should likewise gave no trouble. It only likely becomes a problem if there was and is a conviction.
answered on Mar 4, 2019
You may qualify for a court-appointed public defender. You should fill out an Affidavit of Indigency at the district clerk's office in the county in which you have been charged. The court will determine your eligibility.
I have narcolepsy and it makes me drowsy when I drive I was having a attack when officer arrested me can I have case reheard?
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answered on Dec 21, 2018
I would think you will have a tough time getting that reheard but it will be up to the judge. I practice in front of judges who are good about putting everything on the record to make sure the plea of guilty is entered freely and voluntarily and without coercion but the decision will be up to the... View More
answered on Dec 6, 2018
There is an under 21 dui with a .02 threshold and a regular dui (which can apply to under 21) with a .08 threshold. Under 21 has reduced penalties whereas the tegular dui carries the standard first offense penalties.
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