WHAT IS SELF DEFENSE

Perhaps your confusion comes about because of the many so-called stand-your-ground laws that are on the books in some states. In the past, you...

I have a dui for pcp in dc and was sentenced to 45 days in jail and a year probation

Two thoughts come immediately to mind. First, did you have a private attorney during your dui case, or did you have a court-appointed attorney? ...

DUI received 2.5 hours after a paking lot incident. Arrested at home, but was not intoxicated during the incident. ??

The government will have to prove that your husband was under the influence at the time of the accident. It sounds as though there is no evidence...

Yes, it is legal. The police were following you to see how you were driving and whether there was enough evidence based on how you were driving as...

Arrested for DUI, consequences?

While it may seem the easiest route is just to plead guilty, please understand that the consequences of your action will haunt you for years. What...

Daughter got OUI 1998, she got another December, 2007 which was considered her 2nd within 10 years and another December, 2009

As my answer apparently wasn't clear, perhaps this will clarify it. Clearly your daughter has a psychiatrist. I said that she needed a top-notch...

I am 65 went to renew driver licens last mo. ws told cld not get my lic renew becse there ws a judgement against me for car

You need to get a traffic lawyer who knows how to request and challenge documents from motor vehicles offices. In DC, traffic matters in court and...

Daughter got OUI 1998, she got another December, 2007 which was considered her 2nd within 10 years and another December, 2009

As I understand the situation, your daughter was arrested for drunk driving offenses in 1998, 2007, and 2009. I'm confused as to why it is just...

My husband forgot about a court date and was so given his third bench warrant. What will happen when he turns himself in?

Although I don't practice in Washington and can't directly address how your judges will respond, I do know that in DC a third bench warrant would...

It is hard to tell what your chances of winning your case is without more details. For instance, you don't say what the circumstances were...