Boyfriend first DUI charge in Washington D.C. ran a red light on a unregistered scooter will he serve jail time?

If your boyfriend has a prior DUI offense or if he blew a .20 or above, he faces a mandatory minimum of 10 days in jail if convicted. If he...

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Will i be drug tested again?

Typically no other test will be done if you test negative initially. The negative drug test is a prerequisite for the DPA. As for the all or...

Can I beat the case?

No one can guarantee the outcome of your case. But your case appears to have some positive factors for you. In the District of Columbia, it is...

4 amendment is violated

There are a number of factors to consider. In DC, if you are not held in a case, then speedy trial motions are very difficult to win. Consult...

I have a marijuana possession charge in DC what is likely to be my punishment? It is my first offense.

No lawyer can guarantee a sentence. However, a 1st offender in DC for marijuana possession rarely goes to jail. If the government choose to file...

DUI Canada

A PBJ is not a conviction. The question is whether Canada will still treat the disposition as a bar. You can get a quick answer by contacting...

Turned right without stopping when the light changed to red from yellow and got $ 150 ticket in DC. Any advice for hearing?

DMV ticket hearings are very informal. If the officer fails to appear, the ticket should be dismissed. If the officer does appear, you can state...

If I have guilty misdemeanor for possession of maraquana what legal advice can I get to expunge it, its been 7years

Convictions in the District of Columbia are difficult to expunge if the government does not consent to it. If you received a probation before...

Can I apply for the deferred action of I have a simple assault charge?

If you are referring to a simple assault charge in DC, there is no "application" for a deferred prosecution. The government has the authority to...

Fare evasion is a criminal offense in DC because the ultimate, worst-case scenario could be jail time. However, that result is extremely unlikely....