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3 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and DUI / DWI for California on
Q: How can i get a hardship drivers license or some kind of restricted license to work if i have never had one?

my privilege to drive has been suspended for 21 years by dmv for a second dui despite i paid for my crime in jail and through fines etc. I'm in the classes dmv wants but i need something to be able to drive now . i'm desperate im the only one providing for my family due to covid. I work... View More

David Michael Lehr
David Michael Lehr
answered on Mar 4, 2021

I am sorry that you were going through this. In general they will not you apply for it driver's licence until you complete the dui class. You can call or go to your nearest driver safety office which is part of the DMV and ask them if there's anything you can do.

Good luck.

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Q: Did I get screwed with my plea bargain deal?

First DUI with BAC .09%. Due to COVID, i never saw my attorney or got the opportunity to appear in court. Questions and concerns often went unanswered and I was often told "don't worry about that right now". I knew I was being offered a plea deal of wet reckless, but wasn't... View More

David Michael Lehr
David Michael Lehr
answered on Feb 3, 2021

There is only a small difference between a dui and a "wet reckless." Some Counties don't give out what you got. You didn't get a horrible deal, nor a great one.

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2 Answers | Asked in DUI / DWI for California on
Q: I was charged for a 3rd dui on october 2019 i was supose to be sentenced in April can they still make me go jail

Is there anyway i can avoid jail since we are in covid 19 pandemic.

Mr. Hudson Thomas Bair
Mr. Hudson Thomas Bair
answered on Sep 10, 2020

Your lawyer knows the most likely outcome. Many counties require actual jail time for third offenses, Los Angeles is well-known for being over crowded and for sentences being completed well before the actual release date. Your lawyer may be able to ask for a sentencing alternative and you may... View More

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Q: I have a dui charge. I haven’t been able to proceed with the things I need to do due to the covid-19. Do I have a right.

To get my charges dismissed or overturned because of this? Or am I just suppose to waste time and wait for all this to blow over?

Mr. Hudson Thomas Bair
Mr. Hudson Thomas Bair
answered on Apr 14, 2020

The current situation is unlikely to result in either your charges being dropped or your conviction being overturned. Your question cannot be completely answered because charges being dropped presupposes that prosecution of your case hasn't started or been completed, whereas, overturned... View More

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