David Golden's Answers

Need of a DUI attorney

In addition to using AVVO, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) also has a website for criminal defense attorneys by state. Another idea is to contact the local Public Defender's Office in that county, and ask for the names of the better private attorneys, or for someone who just left their office and is now on their own and respected in the community. I hope this provides some additional help, and wish you the best of luck. Cordially, -David Golden

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Interlock Violation-Not on probation

In additon to using Avvo, there are a couple of other online resources you can use to find a great DUI lawyer in your area. FACDL is the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and they have listings of their members by county. There is also a National College of DUI Defense Lawyers that has member listings by state. Peer review is also important, as noted here with Avvo, and you should also conider finding someone with a Martindale-Hubbell "AV" rating, and, or, someone who is board...

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If I have a restricted license in Michigan & I move to florida, does the restrictions follow me?

CAUTION! One thing you do not want to do is hide or misrepresent information to DHSMV. Many people have have come to Florida having licenses suspended in other states, just to try and obtain one here. What they fail to appreciate is that by signing the application they are swearing to all of the information contained therein as being correct, so any misrepresentation or omission could wind up constituting a felony perjury charge. Best of luck, -David Golden

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Im on probation and was in a house when the police raided the house.I was in the living room and there was a large amount of can

I practice in Florida, but not in the Orlando area. Before you are arrested for violating your probation, I would immediately retain a reputable criminal defense lawyer in the Orlando area. Once you have done so, I would coordinate with your attorney on when and how to notify your probation officer of your recent arrest. They will find out anyway, and maintaining credibility with them will come in handy. Also, obtaining a drug screen test asap may also come in handy if it can demonstrate...

I was charged with embezzlement of $740 i wasnt able to pay the whole amount and my court date is very soon am i going to jail?

The best person to answer this would be local criminal defense counsel in your particular jurisdiction. I would strongly suggest you hire a local criminal defense attorney, or, if you can not afford one, at least apply for the public defender in the mean time. I know sometimes Public Defenders are frowned upon, but they are in court every day, and know what is customary. Additionally, many of the better private attorneys are former Public Defenders, so you might get lucky with who gets...

I am on probation for dwi

Mitchell Sexner's answer is correct, and I too strongly urge you not to run. I would also recommend contacting one of the Texas Avvo attorneys listed here with respect to the rehab you did out of state. Courts often recognize that rehab out of the area may be better for the individual, but I do not know if yours was done as in house residential, or as an out-patient. If it was done as an out-patient, this may be why you're not getting credit for it. I also don't know why your probation...