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John-Paul Patrick Gilson

Fairfax DUI / DWI Attorney.

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  1. Does the arresting officer have to be present in court for a drunk in public? And if he doesn't show up, is the case expunged?

    Answered 4 months ago.

    1. John Joseph Irving
    2. Kenneth William Jacobson
    3. Arash Zarei
    4. John-Paul Patrick Gilson
    5. Patrick Owen Earl
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    6 attorney answers

    Often a qualified lawyer, such as any from my firm, can get this charge dismissed and removed. Therefore, you would be eligible to have it expunged later. Call our office at least 2 weeks prior to your courtdate to discuss your options.

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  2. Nolle Prosequi vs Not Guilty?

    Answered 5 months ago.

    1. David Vyborny
    2. Scott Christopher Nolan
    3. Darren Douglas Meyer
    4. John-Paul Patrick Gilson
    5. William A. Jones Jr.
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    6 attorney answers

    I concur with the other attorney's responses here. You should get this charge expunged from your record. While you techinally don't need an attorney for an expungement, I've found it's often very helpful to have one, especially a local attorney that knows the process. Each courthouse is different, and a knowledgeable and skilled attorney is well worth the price for the expungement.

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  3. What to put when job application says "Have you been convicted of a crime, excluding misdemeanors and summary offenses?"

    Answered 4 months ago.

    1. Jasen Bodie Nielsen
    2. Kenneth William Jacobson
    3. Andrew Richard Parks
    4. John-Paul Patrick Gilson
    5. Scott Christopher Nolan
    5 attorney answers

    I agree with the previous attorneys.

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  4. I was pulled over and received my 2nd DUI and refusal charges. I was also driving on a restricted license at the time. This all

    Answered 4 months ago.

    1. Pia Janine Miller
    2. James Edward Short
    3. Monte Edward Kuligowski
    4. Stephen Patrick Pfeiffer
    5. John-Paul Patrick Gilson
    5 attorney answers

    You're looking at a couple months in jail. You definately need a good criminal defense attorney. Call one today. Most offer free consulations.

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  5. What shall i do after they deny my offer from a slip n fall

    Answered 7 months ago.

    1. Christian K. Lassen II
    2. John Paul Harris III
    3. John-Paul Patrick Gilson
    4. Joseph A Blaszkow
    5. Jeffrey Mark Adams
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    7 attorney answers

    Did you get an accident report? Did you note who was the store manager and have him sign something saying they are at fault? Did you take pictures of the scene and the incident? Did you call the police? Did you call for an ambulance? We need to know what happened to answer your question.

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  6. I tripped and fell on an uneven sidewalk while walking away from the park and toward Monteque.

    Answered 3 months ago.

    1. David John Glatthorn
    2. Dennis Michael Phillips
    3. James Allen Frazier Jr.
    4. Robert Bruce Kopelson
    5. Christian K. Lassen II
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    12 attorney answers

    I agree with the other attorneys here, Step 1) Get medical attention. Step 2) seek a qualified Personal Injury Attorney in your local area to help you through the process.

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  7. Arrested in Winchester VA on a DUI, my friends are telling me not to waist the money on a lawyer as the outcome will be the same

    Answered 4 months ago.

    1. Kenneth William Jacobson
    2. John-Paul Patrick Gilson
    3. William A. Jones Jr.
    4. Rixon Charles Rafter III
    4 attorney answers

    A good criminal defense attorney can get your case thrown out, or reduced to something minor like Reckless Driving with no jail time. As you're charged now, this DUI with a .29 BAC is looking at serious jail time with mandatory minimums. Plus many other issues, ignition interlock, asap, etc. I would highly recommend you contact and retain a criminal defense attorney. If you can't afford one, then you can at least try to ask for a court appointed attorney. However, with your BAC at 0....

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  8. If sentenced to 90 days in a jurisdiction and found guilty in another for RD, will I have to serve the 90?

    Answered 5 months ago.

    1. Victoria Lee Allen
    2. John-Paul Patrick Gilson
    3. Scott Christopher Nolan
    4. Dennis Gonzalez Jr.
    4 attorney answers

    You shoulud get a local attorney. You could be looking at some serious jail time.

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  9. What kind of settlement is fair for a car accident?

    Answered 7 months ago.

    1. Jeffrey Mark Adams
    2. Christian K. Lassen II
    3. David J. McCormick
    4. Sheldon S Saints
    5. Christine J Klein
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    7 attorney answers

    I agree with the other attorneys. Some cases can be settled for small ammounts, others larger. There used to be a rule of thumb (multiply the damages in a case by factor x and you get a good result). However, now the law is so complex and complicated that you need to speak to a qualified attorney about this case. Also a good test for a lawyer in this area is to have them explain to you the case of McAfee v. Boczar - which just came down a week ago. If they don't know the case, or haven'...

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  10. Does the police have to show warrants for felonies before they arrest you?

    Answered 8 months ago.

    1. James Kevin Hayslett
    2. John-Paul Patrick Gilson
    3. Joshua Sachs
    3 attorney answers

    You should speak with a local criminal defense attorney.

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