I cannot answer your specific question; however, I may be able to assist you with a bit of perspective. In LA, entertainment law may be more lucrative than criminal defense, but you need to be practicing in an area that you enjoy. At this moment, your focus should be on getting the best GPA while in college and obtaining the highest LSAT score. Those are the two single most important factors for law school admission. As far as practice area, if you do not enjoy what you do, you will not be...
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I practice traffic law in Virginia, but am very familiar with the Florida driving record. Florida will post an out of state conviction and assess points. Recommend GA representation to mitigate and thus avoid points being reported back to FL.
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If you admitted to the officer that you were "operating" the motorcyle when the accident happened, and the prosecution can establish that you were arrested within 3 hours of the accident then you have a problem. Not sure it is possible to have a BAC of 0.10 after just "two" drinks; however, it would be possible to have a BAC of approximately 0.10 if the drinks that you consumed in one hour were "doubles" and you weigh approximately 130 lbs. Nevertheless, you may still have an after consumed...
No. Good luck with petitioning the governor's office.
Ask the Court for a continuance. Some clerks will continue with a phone call or by faxing a letter.
In general, securing reductions on reckless driving-speeding allegations in excess of 90 mph can be difficult. You need to consult with a local traffic court attorney.
The key is did the Judge "make a finding that the evidence was sufficient for guilt." If so, then you cannot expunge the arrest from the record. The expungement statute is intended for the truly innocent and if the Judge made a "finding that the evidence was sufficient" to find you guilty, even though s/he later dismissed on other grounds, then you are not entitled to expungement under Virginia law.
1. Yes. 2. If convicted, then Yes. 3. Probably not, but you should consult with an immigration attorney to be certain.
Yes, it is legal to get a ticket for speeding at the bottom of a hill.
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