Questions answered by Jessica Ruth Towne

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What usually happens when I take a lawyer with me to recorders court for a dirst offense dui, I did blow?

Jessica's answer | Answered on September 23, 2011

When you hire an attorney, you authorize the attorney to attend court for you, that is, to go to court instead of you for as long as it takes...

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Do I start 120 suspension at my first court date? I bailed out of jail never seen a judge before this. Its the date on citation.

Jessica's answer | Answered on September 23, 2011

If you are serious about getting a plea deal for a reduced charge, you need an attorney. While it's not unheard of, it is extremely rare that a...

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What are the odds of getting a reduced charge for first offense dui (blew 0.09) no previous record?

Jessica's answer | Answered on September 23, 2011

You really need an experienced DUI defense attorney. I can't tell from your question what kind of school you're starting, but I'm not aware of too...

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If I do community service before my first court appearance for a DUI (and they are willing to accept it) how do I document it?

Jessica's answer | Answered on September 21, 2011

I agree with the others-- just make sure the nonprofit with whom you are working accepts court-ordered service. Not all do. Those that do, know the...

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Before my first day in court for 1st dui, my lawyer tells me to only complete dui classes...

Jessica's answer | Answered on September 21, 2011

This is NOT the time to be cheap. A DUI is a felony or misdemeanor criminal offense, not just a traffic ticket. If you are convicted of a DUI,...

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If my license are suspended at the ALS hearing & I get the limited permit...

Jessica's answer | Answered on September 20, 2011

This is a great question to ask your attorney. If your license is suspended at the ALS hearing, your attorney should advise you what steps to take...

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If my license are suspended at the ALS hearing, will I be given something to drive on & how long will they be suspended?

Jessica's answer | Answered on September 20, 2011

While I agree with Evan Watson, it also depends on any license suspension you may have had in the past. You should contact the Department of...

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How can I get insurance fraud and false report of a crime lifted before court dates are assigned?

Jessica's answer | Answered on September 19, 2011

I agree with Mr. Boyle. You need to hire an attorney to talk to the prosecutor for you. Anything you tell the prosecutor may be used to prove the...

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DUI and License Suspension Arrest expunged.

Jessica's answer | Answered on September 19, 2011

Unless any of these charges were dismissed without prosecution, you can't have these expunged from your record. If the charges were amended to a...

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What can we do to get someone out of jail on a traffic failure to appear

Jessica's answer | Answered on September 19, 2011

If she was arrested for failing to appear in court or pay the tickets, the only way for her to be released is to post a new bond to assure her...

Jessica Ruth Towne's Answers (349)

What usually happens when I take a lawyer with me to recorders court for a dirst offense dui, I did blow?

Do I start 120 suspension at my first court date? I bailed out of jail never seen a judge before this. Its the date on citation.

What are the odds of getting a reduced charge for first offense dui (blew 0.09) no previous record?

If I do community service before my first court appearance for a DUI (and they are willing to accept it) how do I document it?

Before my first day in court for 1st dui, my lawyer tells me to only complete dui classes...

If my license are suspended at the ALS hearing & I get the limited permit...

If my license are suspended at the ALS hearing, will I be given something to drive on & how long will they be suspended?

How can I get insurance fraud and false report of a crime lifted before court dates are assigned?

DUI and License Suspension Arrest expunged.

What can we do to get someone out of jail on a traffic failure to appear