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Speedy trial or wait???? Is there time limit to requesting a speedy trial???

Dale's answer | Answered on February 12, 2013

There is no time limit for requesting a speedy trial. It's impossible to give an accurate course of action on this limited information. Having a...

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Is it better to wait or take it to a speedt trial???

Dale's answer | Answered on February 12, 2013

You can ask for a speedy trial but a judge may not grant it if it is premature. For example before the second appearance date has expired. Even...

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Do u recommed speedy trial?????

Dale's answer | Answered on February 12, 2013

It sounds like the best course of action at the moment is not a speedy trial but rather a thorough investigation in your sons defense. Essentially...

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I get a cdv high

Dale's answer | Answered on February 10, 2013

I'm not sure what your question is or the charge. Were you charged with CDV or CDVHAN (high and aggravated nature). You can get a CDVHAN if there...

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How can I get an SC driver's lisence with warrants showing up in MA?

Dale's answer | Answered on February 10, 2013

Have you been to the SC DMV yet and tried to get a valid license. I think you should try that initial step first, then if you run into...

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In South Carolina, can a second offense DUI be changed to a DUAC?

Dale's answer | Answered on February 08, 2013

By a second DUI offense I'm assuming you mean arrest not conviction. If, so I would not be considering pleading to anything at this early stage as...

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GOING TO JURY TRIAL ON DUI 1ST WITH BAC OF 1.5 WHAT ARE CHANCES OF REDUCED CHARGE.HAVE ATTORNEY.CDL DRIVER

Dale's answer | Answered on February 07, 2013

I'm assuming that you meant 0.15 and not 1.5 otherwise I think you'd be dead from alcohol poisoning. There are too many factors that go into...

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I got fired today because my employer thinks there may be a possibility i was intoxicated the past two Mondays

Dale's answer | Answered on February 07, 2013

SC is an at-will state. Meaning you can be fired for no reason. I'm not sure of the exact reason for your firing, I understand that your employer...

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Can a judge use his own discretion when sentencing you on a mandatory minimum sentence?

Dale's answer | Answered on February 05, 2013

Mandatory minimums take away judicial discretion so no a judge cannot go below the mandatory minimum otherwise it will be an illegal sentence. ...

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If I plea not guilty and there is no hard evidence against me do they set a later date for my charges?

Dale's answer | Answered on February 05, 2013

Yes, they will continue with the prosecution unless the case is that bad that it gets dismissed. As you mention arraignment, it appears your case...

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Speedy trial or wait???? Is there time limit to requesting a speedy trial???

Is it better to wait or take it to a speedt trial???

Do u recommed speedy trial?????

I get a cdv high

How can I get an SC driver's lisence with warrants showing up in MA?

In South Carolina, can a second offense DUI be changed to a DUAC?

GOING TO JURY TRIAL ON DUI 1ST WITH BAC OF 1.5 WHAT ARE CHANCES OF REDUCED CHARGE.HAVE ATTORNEY.CDL DRIVER

I got fired today because my employer thinks there may be a possibility i was intoxicated the past two Mondays

Can a judge use his own discretion when sentencing you on a mandatory minimum sentence?

If I plea not guilty and there is no hard evidence against me do they set a later date for my charges?