I was arrested and jailed for 16 hrs in Ga for a DUI that was dismissed because the breathalyzer was negative Can I sue?

In America these days it seems like you can sue anyone for anything. You could bring a legal action in this case, but the chances of you WINNING...

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I would like to know how long could you possibly sit in jail for violation of probation special conditions?

A violation of the Special Conditions of Probation can result in the balance (remainder) of your probation being Revoked. So there is a real...

Why does my citation say refusal?

Based on the limited information in your question it appears that you are confusing the Preliminary Breath Test (PBT) with the official State of GA...

DA 1205 form was filled out incorrectly by arresting officer . . . Does this help me ?

First - You MUST file a request for a hearing within 10 business days and include the $150.00 fee or your Drivers License WILL BE SUSPENDED. It...

Am I better off going for dropped charges, or for First Offender Status? I can not afford a lawyer, but need it taken care of.

Anytime there are Felony Child Cruelty charges involved you should not expect that the District Attorneys office would simply Dismiss the...

I was charged with DUI there were no keys in the car i have witness that testify she was driving . at the time .

Based on the very limited information in your question - it appears that you may have a viable defense to the DUI based on the other person being...

Should I take a lawyer?

I DO NOT recommend that you talk to Law Enforcement without being represented by an experienced Criminal Defense Attorney. That attorney can then...

My daughter was charged with shoplifting for being with her friend in a dressing room who stole several garments.

I don't want to sound like I am "preaching" but it is quite possible that all of this could have been avoided if she had been represented by an...

You are dealing with 2 SEPARATE hearings - 1) Administrative License Suspension Hearing (ALS) 2) Criminal DUI charge. If the officer fails to...

I got stopped for DUI released with citation . given choice of reckless driving or reckless conduct . don't know which to take

You should talk to an EXPERIENCED DUI ATTORNEY - ASAP!!!! Based on your question you may very well have a valid defense to the DUI which could...