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Q: I recently pled guilty to impaired driving (in MI).

I've already been sentenced, and part of my probation is one AA or equivalent meeting a month, but I also have to get an alcohol assessment done at a local rehab center. Since I've already been sentenced, can the judge impose additional conditions of my probation? Say, if I... View More

William C. Head
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answered on Aug 14, 2017

Such a sentencing provision usually adds that you must follow any recommended treatment plan.

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Q: Are there different degrees of severity in DUI crimes? If you hit someone with your car, that's a worse offense than

merely being caught driving under the influence, correct?

Adam Alexander
Adam Alexander
answered on Apr 28, 2017

The short answer is "YES". There are different degrees of severity. Some activity is worse statutorily (by law) and some activity is worse perception-wise, but may be just as damaging. Your activity during the entire event is important, as is the investigation by police. Michigan DUI... View More

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Q: Trying to contact my sister-in-law

She was arrested Thursday in Traverse City for suspicion of drunk driving. She backed her car into a window at a Shell Gas station. No injuries. Her sisters are trying to contact her from different regions in the US, but with no luck. They have tried to cal the County Jail but there is a... View More

Paul Stanko
Paul Stanko
answered on Sep 11, 2016

Contact a local attorney. The attorney will know who to contact.

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Q: If my daughter starts DUI classes before sentencing will they count after sentencing? If they tell her to take them.

First offense. Her court appointed attorney said she should get in a class prior to sentencing. If she does this and after sentencing they assign a DUI classes will the classes prior to sentencing count? Thanks for your time

Jonathan Jones
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answered on Oct 12, 2015

Yes, usually if the Judge has asked you to do this they will give you credit for doing so.

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Q: I got a dwi Have 2 prior in 2002,2004 why is suspension less this time
Tracy Torni Gaudenzi
Tracy Torni Gaudenzi
answered on Feb 18, 2014

It is unclear what your question is--what were your prior suspensions and/or charges?

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Q: How much will a lawyer cost for a DUI?
Robert Keyes
Robert Keyes
answered on Dec 10, 2011

How much would you charge me to paint my house? I'd have to know a lot about your house. In the same way there is no answer to your question without knowing something about the specifics of a particular case. Having said that, attorney fees can range for less that $2,000 on up to $5,000 or $10,000.

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Q: What if you receive a DUI, but the officer did NOT pull you over or personally see you driving?

I was parked and NOT in my car at the time. I was coming out of a restaurant and the officer was parked behind me. No flashers on, etc.

Robert Keyes
Robert Keyes
answered on Dec 10, 2011

You can certainly be arrested for DUI even though the officer did not see you. For example, if you are involved in an accident and the officer detects alcohol via a breath test. Need to know if you are talking about a specific set of circumstances or not.

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Q: How do i find the laws on alcohol
Nicholas Leydorf
Nicholas Leydorf
answered on Jun 9, 2011

In order to answer your question, I need more information.

Please feel free to contact me for a free confidential initial consultation. (517) 388-6800. Nicholas A. Leydorf, Esq.

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