James Lawrence Yeargan Jr.’s Answers

James has answered 848 questions

• What exactly is a DMV hearing?

  Asked by a user in Lithonia, GA - over 1 year ago.

  It depends. If the officer doesn't show or you sign a 1205 withdrawal you can get your license back in about a week once the paperwork catches up in the system at DDS. If you lose the hearing how...

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• I received a ticket for "following too closely" after I clipped the bumper of another car. What are my options in Atlanta court?

  Asked by a user in Atlanta, GA - 7 months ago.

  I am a former prosecutor in the Atlanta court. I know that place like the back of my hand. On your first court date you will have to plead not guilty, and request a bench trial before a judge. Your...

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• Will I be on probation for a Minor in Possession and ticket in Georgia?

  Asked by a user in Atlanta, GA - 5 days ago.

  A handheld breathalyzer is enough for them to charge you with MIP. The good thing is you were not arrested so this has not created a criminal history for you. You still need to be very careful with...

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• I was charged with a dui at .075 today but still have an open case for a dui 7 months ago at .095 what do I expect?

  Asked by a user in Lawrenceville, GA - about 1 year ago.

  They did not take action against your license because you blew under the legal limit. Even though you are below the legal limit the state can still try to prosecute you, ad they may since you already...

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• How long does a ga. court have to convict a dui

  Asked by a user in Blakely, GA - about 1 month ago.

  Generally speaking, the statute of limitations for a DUI is 2 years. However, many courts allow the tickets the officer wrote you to satisfy the statute. You do have a statutory right to a speedy...

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• Will talking to the solicitor help me with a speeding ticket in Tyrone, GA?

  Asked by a user in Tyrone, GA - 7 months ago.

  Your best bet is to speak to the solicitor, and get him to reduce your speed to 69 mph in a 55 mph hour zone so the charge will not appear on your driving history (assuming you're not a CDL), and...

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• Misdemeanor possession. problems with probation. is there any thing i can do?

  Asked by a user in Douglasville, GA - about 1 year ago.

  When you go in front of the judge make sure you have plenty of documentation showing that you were in the ER, and that's why you couldn't make it to the program. Also, if you are now enrolled in the...

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• If someone gets a DUI in GA after leaving a party, is the person who provided the alcohol libel?

  Asked by a user in Savannah, GA - about 1 month ago.

  Not if the person who was arrested for DUI was 21 years old or older.

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• I got a citation for possession of marijuana less than 1 oz. Will I be drug tested at court or can i continue to get high?

  Asked by a user in Alpharetta, GA - about 1 month ago.

  Unfortunately, that does qualify as possession because you can't have any amount of marijuana, residue, etc. in your possession or under our control in Georgia. On your first court date they're not...

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• How can I get my license restored after being suspended?

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

  You can reinstate your license from a 15 point suspension immediately. There is no required amount of time you have to wait. You need to attend a state certified defensive driving school (not DUI...

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