Robert W. Chestney’s Answers

Robert has answered 12 questions

• Got a dui with a minor in the car in state of georgia.

  Asked by a user in Calhoun, GA - over 3 years ago.

  Because this counts as two DUI convictions for licensing purposes, the law requires the installation of an Ignition Interlock Device and the issuance of a six-month limited permit to drive with that...

• DUI in GA in 2002 (over 5 years ago). Still considered a crime by employers or time has passed to let it go?

  Asked by a user in Atlanta, GA - almost 4 years ago.

  Any criminal background check will reveal a DUI conviction, no matter how old it is. But as for truthfully answering the question asked, it depends on how it is worded. Read carefully to see if you...

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• I wus arrested for DUI but I wus not read my miranda rights. What should I do?

  Asked by a user in Athens, GA - almost 4 years ago.

  Your Miranda rights only arise after you have been placed in custody. For that reason, very seldom do the police give Miranda warings in a DUI case - they have already completed 99% of their...

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• In Georgia what is meant by less safe? Isn't being .08 classified as over the limit and DUI?

  Asked by a user in Gainesville, GA - over 3 years ago.

  If you are charged with DUI - less safe, the state must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you were driving while under the influence of alcohol to the extent you were incapable of driving safely....

• 3rd DUI in 5 years

  Asked by a user in Atlanta, GA - over 3 years ago.

  Actually in Georgia the look-back period is now ten years. And regardless what his sentence was on the first two, he is looking at third offense punishment if convicted. The absolute minimum jail...

• Question about ALS

  Asked by a user in Cumming, GA - almost 4 years ago.

  The fact that you did not get a 1205 form means that the cop PROBABLY did not initiate an administrative suspension. But since you can't rely on that, it is important that your lawyer sends a letter...

• Is it possible to escape jail for DUI 1st offence when refused breath test and told the police officer about havnig 2 beers

  Asked by a user in Atlanta, GA - almost 3 years ago.

  Of course it is possible to contest this case and win - but there is never a guarantee of a particular result, so beware of any promises! Even if you are convicted, many judges in Atlana or Fulton...

• I have had 2 DUI's in 5 years what are my chances in getting a special licence?

  Asked by a user in Cumming, GA - almost 4 years ago.

  if you have been convicted in both cases, you will not be eligible for a limited permit until you have served 12 months of the suspension. Then you should be able to get an Ignition Interlock Permit,...

• Can a police officer see your hospital records to check if you were dui after a car accident.

  Asked by a user in Harrisburg, PA - almost 4 years ago.

  Your daughter has a privacy right to her records under the constitution, as well as a federal law known as HIPAA. The police can probably gain access to her records only by obtaining a search...

• Do i have to put on my signal when in a left turn only lane?

  Asked by a user in Katonah, NY - over 3 years ago.

  In Georgia we have a case directly on point. In short, a signal is not required to turn left from a left-turn-only lane because other motorists are on notice of what you plan to do. Such a stop...

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