Travis S Jones's Answers

Can i still get my license if i was caught doing 15 over the speed limit and i didn't have a license ?

First, you have 15 days to respond to the ticket. You can pay, ask to mitigate (reduce the fine) or contest. Contesting the ticket allows you to fight it. If you are under 18, you are only eligible for an intermediate license if you have had an instruction permit for at least 6 months and not gotten any tickets in the 6 months before trying to get your license. This sounds like something you should fight. A local infraction attorney can help.

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Got arrested for 2 assalt 4s and disorderly conduct..... my passed history is 1999 dui now want to prove it was selfdefence.

I don't believe the prior DUI will factor much into the picture, unless there is some allegation made that the alcohol in both instances indicates that you need treatment. As far as proving self defense, you will need to start working on this with an experienced attorney right away.

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What happens in general from getting a DUI at age 16?

First, things first, get a lawyer. If you can't afford to hire one, ask the court to appoint a lawyer to represent you. Any pre-trial conditions continue to be in force until the court changes them or the charge is settled. I don't usually recommend a deferred prosecution for a first time offender. To qualify for a deferred, you must be diagnosed as having an alcohol addiction and agree to enter treatment for 2 years and be on probation for 5 years, and no, there is nothing you can do to...

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How do I fight a traffic ticket in snhomish county district court, wa for not using turn signal on the onramp to NB I5?

There are two basic routes to win in a contested hearing. The first is through procedural methods and the second is on factual grounds. The first route requires that you are aware of and understand the rules of evidence and the rules that govern infraction hearings (IRLJs). Winning on a question of fact means that you must show that what you did was not against the law. If you can show that you did use a turn signal, and that the officer was wrong, you may be able to win, but in my experience,...

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Deferred DUI Prosecution in Washington with a refusal?

Deciding to enter a deferred prosecution is a big one and shouldn't be entered into if the licensing question is why. You can still do the same treatment for help with alcohol problems without entering the deferred. In fact, treatment will be ordered with almost any resolution you get.

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My husband got pulled over on his way to work this morning while it was still dark out on a highway, when he saw a police

At this point there is nothing to do but wait. The officer either will cite him or not and serve the citation in the mail. If he is charged criminally, you should hire a lawyer right away. If you cannot afford a private attorney, have your husband apply for a court appointed Public Defender. If the citation is simply and infraction, he has 15 days from the date of the citation to respond, he should contest the infraction and hire a good infraction attorney.

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Got a $93 ticket on 520 eastbound. This has a 60mph speed limit and I was driving downhill in traffic. I was clocked at 65mph!

A speeding ticket is a moving violation and will show up on your driving abstract. If you want to prevent insurance rates from going up, I suggest you hire an attorney in the area who specializes in traffic tickets. There a many procedures the officer must follow to prove you were speeding. I don't generally recommend deferring tickets. This is a contract you sign in which you essentially admit that you committed the infraction but agree to not get cited with any more tickets for a period of...

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Bail money

If you post a cash bond and comply with the terms of release (including making all your court dates) you get the money back at the end of the case. However, if you go to a bonding company, they will generally charge you 10% of the bond as a fee and you do not get that money back.

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Chances of Getting a Reduced Charge Plea Bargain

Having a prior DUI conviction, even outside 7 years, will make getting a plea agreement more difficult. Prosecutors generally will look at breath test results, criminal history, and see if there are any other factors that make case more egregious (such as an accident) when determining whether or not to offer a reduction. Your attorney's job will be to bring any problems with the PA's case and any mitigating factors to light. Without knowing knowing more about the facts of your case, it is...

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How difficult will it be for me to get my DUI case reduced to Reckless or Negligent driving?

The likelihood of getting any case reduced or dismissed depends on the facts in that case. I cannot give a detailed consultation, but you should be able to find an experienced DUI attorney that is willing to meet with you to give you a free initial consultation and let you know what you are looking at. I will say that because you have a BAC reading of .15 or higher that will make negotiations a little harder. This is because you are just above the cut off for the higher sentencing range for...

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