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Evan A. Watson's Answers
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What exactly is a DMV hearing?
The DMV hearing in Georgia is actually an administrative hearing where the Georgia Dept. of Driver Services may potentially suspend your driver's license, depending on the outcome of the hearing. I would never attend one of these hearings without the assistance of a lawyer. You could be looking at up to a one year license suspension even on a first lifetime DUI in Georgia. Call a DUI defense attorney in advance of your hearing. Get the ins and outs explained to you, and hire someone...
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I was charged and a dui less safe and had a BAC of .31 mircograms can i get the charge dropped?
A good attorney has an argument for your case. The prosecutor will not likely scrap te case without some negotiating though.
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License reinstatement Process-ALS dismissed
Once you get the Judge's dismissal order in the mail, or off the OSAH website, take it to any DDS location and pay the normal fee ($5 or so) to print off a new license. Remember, the license hearing outcome has no bearing on your criminal DUI charges. You still need to be ready to fight the misdemeanor DUI charge(s). Your license could be suspended depending upon that outcome.
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I was refused a breathalizer and blood test at police station. Can I change my mind after I refused the first time?
The theory is that you rescinded your refusal to take the test. If won, it could have your alleged refusal thrown out of the case. However, you are still facing a 12 month license suspension and you must take the steps to get a hearing before your license is suspended.
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Is the price range of 2,500 to 5,000 lawyer fine enough to make an outcome difference in .093 DUI case?
Under Georgia law, there are minimum requirements upon any DUI plea or conviction. Even a first conviction carries at least half a dozen penalties. With this being said, no attorney can change the law, however, there are a multitude of other issues that an attorney's experience will help guide you through. License suspension issues, possible defenses, and successfully completing any sentence are just a few examples. Lawyers come at all different price ranges, however, looking at their...
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My friends daughter got a DUI under age 21 with a .042. Does she need to take a lawyer to the first hearing?
Your friend's daughter is 2x the legal limit for under 21. The prosecutor will expect a slam dunk, open and shut DUI plea. I believe George Creal practices in Riverdale. I would recommend calling him or someone in your area.
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What does post bond on a warrant mean in Georgia
In Georgia, you are required to post bond typically in order to secure your appearance at future court dates. The only exceptions are usually certain traffic offenses, or local ordinances where you are sometimes allowed to sign the citation or ticket and, in effect, promise to appear at your first court date. If there is an outstanding warrant for someone's arrest, the person will typically either (A) be picked up on the warrant and booked, where they must secure a bond; or (B) turn...
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Assuming I will be given 40 hrs of community service, can I start/complete it before my court date?
Generally yes, however, have your attorney check with the particular trial judge or prosecutor who would know. I have seen judges who require community service to be done at a particular place.
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Do I need a lawyer for my DUI Charge, reckless driving, failure to yield?
You absolutely need an attorney. Consult with a good attorney here on avvo.com.
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Can I get a DUI that was reduced to reckless driving expunged in the state of Georgia?
Unfortunately, as of now, there is no expungement provided for under Georgia DUI law. Expungement for any case in Georgia is rare, and is usually only achieved with a prior, written agreement that the charges will be expunged. With that being said, any DUI charge dropped or reduced is infinitely better than a straight DUI plea or conviction.
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