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My boyfriend had a DUI 4 years ago and was put on probation and got deported back to Honduras. He came back a year later and

Jonathan's answer | Answered on July 30, 2012

If you post this again and classify it as "immigration", you will get answers from attorneys who are well-versed in immigration matters. Good Luck.

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What happens next?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on July 30, 2012

You might be more than home free. Police have to have probable cause to arrest you and if they don't you may have a case for false arrest. Odor of...

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I got a DUI in NJ in 1999. Just got a DUI in FL 07/2012. Does this count as a second DUI or a First?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on July 29, 2012

It counts as a second outside 5 years. No mandatory jail upon conviction, but any license suspension must be served with no driving...

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I will be able to fulfill all of the conditions of my probation EXCEPT the court fees, fines, and restitution. What can I do?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on July 23, 2012

I agree with Attorneys Hudson and Jones. I am not certain that if you fail to pay your fines after they are converted to a civil judgment, that you...

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I'm 17 and just got charged with a DUI, what's next?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on July 23, 2012

In many states DUI charges for a juvenile are handled the same way as an adult's charges. I don't know what the law in IA is, but I strongly...

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I have a year and a half left of a 3 year probation sentence for dui. How long will i do if I self revocate? Cant pay fines.

Jonathan's answer | Answered on July 22, 2012

Judges generally will not imprison someone for inability to pay. We outlawed "debtor's prison" many years ago. You would have to show the judge...

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This is in Kansas: Can a prosecutor ammend a charge UP on a DUI violation that occurred prior to a subsequent conviction in FL?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on July 19, 2012

While I am not an attorney licensed to practice in Kansas, a basic principle of law is that the State cannot enhance a sentence/charge based on a...

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Court order and clarification of that order and the DMV

Jonathan's answer | Answered on July 19, 2012

DHSMV has the legal authority to require an IID in some circumstances, regardless of the court's sentence. IID's are required by sentence from the...

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Can you get a restricted license after two DUI's?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on July 11, 2012

Since this is a state-specific question, I strongly urge you to contact an experienced local lawyer.

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Can you be held past the eight hours after arrest for DUI? They are trying to keep my friend there until tomorrow for a hearing.

Jonathan's answer | Answered on July 11, 2012

Mr. Poole's analysis is correct.There ought to be a standard bond for DUI set by the jail. So, unless there some unusual circumstances, why don't...

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My boyfriend had a DUI 4 years ago and was put on probation and got deported back to Honduras. He came back a year later and

What happens next?

I got a DUI in NJ in 1999. Just got a DUI in FL 07/2012. Does this count as a second DUI or a First?

I will be able to fulfill all of the conditions of my probation EXCEPT the court fees, fines, and restitution. What can I do?

I'm 17 and just got charged with a DUI, what's next?

I have a year and a half left of a 3 year probation sentence for dui. How long will i do if I self revocate? Cant pay fines.

This is in Kansas: Can a prosecutor ammend a charge UP on a DUI violation that occurred prior to a subsequent conviction in FL?

Court order and clarification of that order and the DMV

Can you get a restricted license after two DUI's?

Can you be held past the eight hours after arrest for DUI? They are trying to keep my friend there until tomorrow for a hearing.