Is there more leinency from the court if I plead guilty in first time dui

You should not be pressured by anyone into entering a plea of guilty or no contest to a DUI charge at an arraignment. You should first have an...

Can they charge you with a felony DUI and then change it to a misdemeanor and then change it back to felony DUI?

I agree with my colleagues, unfortunately, the state is allowed to play those games with your life and future. They can charge it as a misdemeanor,...

I got a traffic citation but I'm on probation for a criminal offences.so what will happen and when do I go to court. I'm in fla.

Since you are on probation, any "willful law violation" may violate your probation. The first thing to do is let your probation officer know that...

You should report ALL contact with law-enforcement as part of probation. Failure to do so in itself may cause you to be violated. However, you are...

My son was just arrested for a DUI. Does he need to hire a lawyer for the Diversion Program. This is his first time DUI.

It is advisable for you to speak to and retain a competent DUI lawyer immediately for your son. There are many collateral consequences that DUIs...

You can call the DBPR and ask for the ombudsman. File a written complaint with them, it is much cheaper than a lawsuit. Albert M Quirantes,...

A man says he's a police officer and couldn't produce a badge is that legal can he charge me with resisting arrest?

You have a great shot at winning your case if you can show that he did not properly identify himself as a police officer and you had no reason to...

You should retain an attorney to help you in the process of ceiling or expunging your criminal arrest records. I have seen one too many cases...

I am waiting for my court hearing for a VOP. If I go see my PO, will he re-arrest me again or will he violate me of I don't go?

My county, Miami Dade County, does not like to extradite or transport people arrested on their warrants from other counties unless they are the...

I am a convicted felon and I was wanting to go to Ireland with my income tax next year, is that possible?

I would add that you should contact the Irish consulate for information on how they would treat a convicted felon that wishes to enter into their...