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Ryan Patrick McClure's answer
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I agree with what the other posters have stated. Try to find a local attorney...
Chad Raymond Maddox
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Getting a LOCAL DUI attorney is key, as Mr. Dale suggests. For example, I see...
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Gordon Morris Fauth Jr.
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Mr. Dale is correct. However, some DA and courts are quite cooperative when it...
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Ryan Patrick McClure's answer
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Timing of the appeal is going to be an issue. I would suggest that you contact...
John M. Kaman
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Contributor Level 10

First if you are on formal probation you need to clear your travel with your...
Joshua Daniel Hale
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If you are a non-US citizen, leaving the country can be problematic. If the...
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Chad Raymond Maddox
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The other two attorney's made good points. I wanted to add that you should NOT...
Ben Walter Pesta II
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I assume that your felony DUI is a Vehicle Code Sec. 23153(a), DUI with injury...
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Ryan Patrick McClure's answer
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There is a very low likelihood that they would charge you with a misdemeanor.
Joshua Matthew Dale
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As Ben said, it is not likely that will happen. Much depends on how hurt the...
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Linda Kaye Frieder
Linda Kaye Frieder's answer
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Based onn your description, absolutey not. You are good to go.
Richard Orville Middlebrook
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It is unlikely that a minor traffic violation, usually an infraction, would...
John M. Kaman
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I don't know if that's really a defense. It's rather like saying I didn't know...
Nicole Quijano Valera
Nicole Quijano Valera's answer
Contributor Level 5

I agree in part with the first answer, I don't know if an involuntary...
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Ritu Goswamy
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Contributor Level 4

Please take a look at the link to the Naturalization Guide on this website....
Anthony John Colleluori
Anthony John Colleluori's answer
Contributor Level 7

You would have saved yourself a lot of worry and trouble if you had sought out...
John M. Kaman
John M. Kaman's answer
Contributor Level 10

CA's dui laws cover drugs and/or alcohol. You couldn't have blacked out...
Wayne Rodgers Foote Esq.
Wayne Rodgers Foote Esq.'s answer
Contributor Level 5

I do not practice in California, so I cannot give you specific advice about...
Robert Lee Marshall
Robert Lee Marshall's answer
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If you didn't enroll by the date the judge ordered, you are technically in...
Lynn Gorelick
Lynn Gorelick's answer
Contributor Level 4

Were you represented by an attorney when you were sentenced? If so, I would...
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David Wayne Willis
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If you are appearing before the same Judge, then it could be a major problem...
Brian C Andritch
Brian C Andritch's answer
Contributor Level 5

You are right to be concerned. Obeying all laws is most likely a term of your...
Francisco J Rodriguez
Francisco J Rodriguez's answer
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The first thing that you want to do is order a copy of your DMV record. I...
Amy Treanor Morell
Amy Treanor Morell's answer
Contributor Level 5

Mr. Rodriguez is correct. DMV and court are entirely separate. You could have...
Dorsett Michael Phillips
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Unfortunately, this is a common problem with the CA DMV since does not give...
Brian C Andritch
Brian C Andritch's answer
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UInfortunately an expungement does not completely remove a conviction from your...
Amy Treanor Morell
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My understanding is that you may be able to post a bond to gain admission to...
Nicole Quijano Valera
Nicole Quijano Valera's answer
Contributor Level 5

It is possible to do the DUI Classes in another state. Make sure to make your...
Joseph Briscoe Dane
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Contributor Level 8

Is it possible? The short answer is yes, but it's got to be with the Court's...
Brian Neal Gurwitz
Brian Neal Gurwitz's answer
Contributor Level 5

The statute that makes it a crime to be drunk in public is Penal Code section...
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Manny Daskal's answer
Contributor Level 4

Still could lose license for 1 year. There are a couple of pleas to different...
Matthew Edward Williamson
Matthew Edward Williamson's answer
Contributor Level 7

The answer to your main first question is yes and no. They can give them to...
Edward Jerome Blum
Edward Jerome Blum's answer
Contributor Level 7

I agree with Mr. Williamson's post and would only add that where they gave the...
Mark Anthony Foster
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My advise to all my clients is to go to treatment if you need treatment. Do...
Matthew Edward Williamson
Matthew Edward Williamson's answer
Contributor Level 7

Unlike the prior 2 attorneys, I am licensed in California and understand your...
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John W Stanko
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Contributor Level 4

Can you be charged? Yes, in California a DUI is considered a prior offense for...
George Fredrick Mueller
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Contributor Level 7

Mr. Stanko is correct. Get a top dui lawyer in LA. Try www.dui-help.com or...
Hudson Thomas Bair
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Contributor Level 4

Unfortunately, yes. Once you are initially sentenced to attend the 18 month...
Edward Jerome Blum
Edward Jerome Blum's answer
Contributor Level 7

You need to go back and show them that you are once again in compliance....

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