What circumstances would cause a 5+ year suspension of a license on a first oui offense?

Your friend isn't telling you the whole story. There are 90 day suspensions for OUI, 30 day suspensions for Driving to endanger, 3 year suspensions...

Although I am not familiar with NM law, you are not normally entitled to the police reports until you have been arraigned and pled "not guilty". At...

How many times can they check your bac on the actual stop?

The actual field sobriety tests, the hgn eye test (follow the pen), the walk and turn, the finger dexterity test, the one-leg stand test, etc., are...

Can I sue if I was told the food didnt have tree nuts but did

You may have a claim if you have medical proof that your ER visit was related to the tree nut allergy, and yo9u can establish that you asked the...

Do I have a case?

Yes you have a case, but its against the guy who hit you, not the police or school. sorry.

A car accident occured that made me swirve and hit a tree. Who pays for my car damages?

The person who caused you to swerve is ultimately responsible for your damages, but you can make a claim on your own insurance company and they...

Can i file an appeal!?!?

She can file an appeal for ineffective assistance of counsel, claiming the attorney was grossly negligent, but if she was merely mislead about the...

My 15 year old niece attacked a kid at school and put her in the hospital. What will happen to her in this situation?

I am an attorney in Maine. Your niece will likely be charged with a felony charge, if it has not already happened. She will likely be arrested and...

I received a summons for civil court from a creditor in which I have 20 days to respond. Chapter 208 WI Statutes?

You should have your bankruptcy attorney contact the creditor and send a letter to the court. Generally neither the creditor nor the court want to...

What can i file with the court to stop slander and character assassination

Generally you can file a complaint for Protection from Harassment, which is a restraining order. You should contact the Ohio Domestic Violence...