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He was a security guard wanna be cop egged the sheriffs on heard him say put her in chains as I wasn't going fast enough for him he scared me! Afraid to bring him home because of my teenage son. I am charged with a DWA I for my OWN medication for ADHD! I heard there was a double jeopardy if... View More 
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answered on Aug 4, 2017
Do not think that you cannot be charged. You ARE charged.
Get a public defender or a private attorney. DWI-drugs CAN be prosecuted.
Call this gentleman, who once worked for me: http://www.baskalaw.com/ 315-399-0696.
Bob Baska can either handle, or refer you out to a NY DWI lawyer.
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answered on Aug 3, 2017
Jail time, fines, community service, loss of driving privileges, a permanent criminal record, probation.
Is that enough? Here is a full list that I created:
http://www.drunkdrivingdefense.com/dui-penalties/97-consequences-of-a-dui-conviction/
answered on Jul 10, 2017
Did you sign a financial responsibility form when he applied for his permit? Are you paying his insurance for his car? Are you giving or buying him alcohol, or knowingly letting him drink and drive? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is... View More
I have had a few speeding tickets and one failure to stop ticket but no other serious violations. Will I be eligible to have my license reinstated?
answered on Jun 20, 2017
Multiple convictions can result in loss of your license. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/... View More
answered on May 26, 2017
Depending on your work situation, your employer may be able to fire you for getting charged with a crime, and DWI is a crime. You need to fight your case to try to get the best possible disposition, so you don't have a criminal record.
answered on May 8, 2017
You do not have to answer what you have been drinking. You do have to provide your name and identification if requested. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my... View More
answered on Apr 28, 2017
Yes, it is very likely. A driver also faces a suspension at their arraignment, which is the first court appearance. This is called a pre-conviction suspension, and will apply if the BAC is .08% or higher. If there is a refusal, there will also be a suspension as well as a 1 year revocation as a... View More
My case is closed and paid all my dues a long time ago.
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answered on Apr 20, 2017
No you cannot… Based on the above Fax alone, you may travel as you please so long as you possess a United States passport.
Furthermore, if your 2007 DWI was aggravated, a repeat offense or for any other reason a felony as opposed to a misdemeanor, now that it is been 10 years you may... View More
Charged but not convicted for DUI in Florida. Will i be able to drive in NY/NJ since no conviction and charges and trial are pending.
If not, what are the reactions? Can you get just a ticket or instant arrest and processing for Aggravated unlicensed in NY/NJ
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answered on Apr 14, 2017
Technically New York should recognize the Florida ruling, however, there's a strong possibility that any officer pulling you over would not know about said charges against you in Florida… Especially as you have not been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt as of yet. That said, I would... View More
Why am I guilty until proven innocent
answered on Apr 12, 2017
The system might seem like you are guilty until proven innocent, but that is not the way it is supposed to work. The police are likely saying that they saw evidence of intoxication or impairment. It is unfortunate that you had to spend money, but if a blood test was taken, and you don't have... View More
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answered on Apr 8, 2017
No. A DWAI is considered a violation and is not a criminal offense. A DWI is a misdemeanor, which is a crime. Because it is a crime, it carries more serious legal consequences.
answered on Apr 5, 2017
The short answer is sort of. The punishment is similar but the evidence for alcohol and drugs is quite different. Generally speaking, it is easier to prove DWI, especially with a chemical test result, than DWAI by Drugs.
answered on Mar 24, 2017
That's a misdemeanor with a possible punishment including minimal jail time and/or a fine. But what are your defenses for the FTA? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more... View More
I used to live in CA and had a CA driver's license. I had a DUI 9 years ago. I moved abroad soon after the DUI, so I did not go to DUI school and never recovered the license. DUI school was not a court requisite, yet it is a CA DMV requisite for recovering the license. I fulfilled all court... View More
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answered on Mar 16, 2017
I would first try just taking a five hour course, taking a written test for a lerners permit and then schedule your road test in New York without ever disclosing what happened before… New York DMV is such a bureaucracy and if there is almost no way they will find out, and as such, getting your... View More
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answered on Mar 10, 2017
If you are convicted, you will face a 90 day license suspension, 15 days in jail and a fine of up to $500. I recommend that you speak to a lawyer prior to your court hearing.
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answered on Mar 9, 2017
Yes. An Ignition Interlock Device is required for anyone who is convicted of a DWI in New York. The device must be installed for a period of 6 months in most cases.
driving under the influence?
answered on Mar 4, 2017
Of course you can refuse. But there are consequences like a one-year license revocation and the refusal can be used at trial as consciousness of guilty. Whether or not to refuse is a complicated question that depends on the specific facts of each case.
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answered on Feb 16, 2017
This is a possibility. You need to speak with a domestic relations lawyer in NY, plus get a DWI attorney, to try to reduce or win your case. For the DWI lawyer, look at NCDD.com. For a top family law attorney, go to SuperLawyers.com, and put in "divorce" for your city or area in the State... View More
answered on Feb 8, 2017
There are many way to challenge such a test, and hiring an expert witness may be appropriate. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors,... View More
And I was wondering if I could get my license here in New York
answered on Feb 4, 2017
It depends on the status of that IA case. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following... View More
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