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Criminal defenses dwi

This is not a question that we can answer here. Lots of people have been convicted of DWI based on the officer's testimony alone. What matters is what the report says and what defenses you have. Without full information about the case, including a thorough investigation by the defense attorney, no one can give you proper advice about whether to take the plea offer. You should NOT post case information here. This is a public forum. No attorney-client privilege applies to discussions here....

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Do I need to inform my employer I was in jail for a DUI. I posted bail and am waiting to appeal the charges

That is one of the questions you should ask the attorney when you meet. Generally, you are not required to notify an employer of a criminal charge. If, however, you have a company policy that requires notification that may change things. My suggestion is that you not talk to anyone about this until yo talk to your lawyer. Your lawyer can then advise you. Wayne R. Foote, Esq. Board Certified OUI Defense Law Specialist by the National College for DUI Defense, Inc. Law Offices of Wayne R....

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How do I lay the foundation for physical evidence at trial?

1. Go to the law library. 2. Get a copy of Imwinkelried, Evidentiary Foundations. 3. Read it. You are in law school to learn how to do this, not have someone tell you. Wayne R. Foote, Esq. Board Certified OUI Defense Law Specialist by the National College for DUI Defense, Inc. Law Offices of Wayne R. Foote, PA 344 Mt. Hope Ave Bangor, ME 04401 (207) 990-5855 (207) 990-5858 (fax) www.lawyersmaine.com "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." M. L. King, Jr.

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I have 2 strikes i was sitting in a car that had a gun in it,the person that put it there said it in a 911 call we was set up

The two previous answers are very good. I want to repeat what I think is the most important parts and suggest you follow this advice. 1. This is serious. Get a lawyer now. 2. You have a right to remain silent. That right only means something if you exercise it. Do not talk to anyone about this case except your lawyer. Not the cops. Not your parole officer. Not your mother. Not your girlfriend. Not your priest. No one! 3. Stop posting facts about the case here. I know you are...

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My boyfriend was arrested for delivery of meth how long will he b injail?

If your boyfriend is charged in federal court the mandatory minimum penalty for 50 grams of pure meth or 500 grams of a mixture containing meth is 10 years in prison. The maximum is life. If death or serious bodily injury resulted from the use of the meth the minimum is 20 years. Wayne R. Foote, Esq. Board Certified OUI Defense Law Specialist by the National College for DUI Defense, Inc. Law Offices of Wayne R. Foote, PA 344 Mt. Hope Ave Bangor, ME 04401 (207) 990-5855 (207) 990-5858...

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Can I be charged with possession of items found in search of ex-boyfriend's house?

Charging yo with a crime is different from convicting you of it. It sounds like they have already charged you. To charge you they need very little proof - called probable cause. Probable cause is really no more than a strong suspicion. To convict you they need proof beyond a reasonable doubt. That is a much higher level of proof. Since you have been charged you need a lawyer. Wayne R. Foote, Esq. Board Certified OUI Defense Law Specialist by the National College for DUI Defense,...

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Home invasion 3rd degree. If i was on the lease and my belonging are in the home, is that a good enough defense?

The best thing you can do is hire a lawyer. This is a serious charge with domestic violence issues. You may well have a good defense, but you probably cannot present that defense even half as well as a criminal defense lawyer. See a lawyer right away. Wayne R. Foote, Esq. Board Certified OUI Defense Law Specialist by the National College for DUI Defense, Inc. Law Offices of Wayne R. Foote, PA 344 Mt. Hope Ave Bangor, ME 04401 (207) 990-5855 (207) 990-5858 (fax) www.lawyersmaine....

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My 19 yr old daughter was cited for dwi but she wasn't driving what will happen next?

I am sorry that you must deal with the consequences of your daughter's bad judgment. Unfortunately, there is no easy way to handle this. Many people charged with DWI later claim they were not driving, once they find out how serious a DWI can be. The police know this and are very skeptical of these changes in story. Your daughter needs an experienced DWI lawyer right away. Hiring a lawyer immediately allows the lawyer to gather witness statements and other evidence before that information...

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Standard DUI procedure for lawyers?

My best guess is that you are the poster from Blue Island who has an experienced DUI lawyer on the case, andwho has asked several other questions about DUI including whether you are an over anxious client because you email your lawyer daily about the case. If that is the case you need to slow down. This question is a good example of why you need to take a deep breath and let your lawyer work. While there may be roughly standard procedures that some lawyers follow in some DUI cases, there...

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Is my lawyer doing what is best for me? He continues to allow my court dates to be postponed and says I must wear a SCRAM device

There is no way we can answer this question for you. DUI cases are far to complex for us to try to second guess your lawyer. You need to talk to your lawyer about your concerns. You should also refrain from posting case information, particularly information about your actions in the case. Prosecutors do read these posts. A smart prosecutor (or even one that is only moderately bright) can look at what you have posted, figure out which case it is, and use what you posted against you....

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