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I hold a WI license but was arrested for a first time DUI in Illinois, and just moved to Iowa, what can I do?
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Answered on September 24, 2012
Contact an experienced DUI defense attorney in the jurisdiction in Illinois.
They are best suited to advise you regarding the drivers license...
Can I get in trouble just for being at a drinking party if I am under the age of 21. Even if I am not drinking.
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Answered on September 24, 2012
My answer will be a little bit different than the other lawyers.
The law says it's illegal for someone under the age of 21 to possess an alcoholic...
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Can I mail my court payments?
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Answered on September 23, 2012
Not only can you mail in your payment you should also be able to do it online.
Check with the clerks website or the web address on your ticket.
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Can a warrant for misdemeanor be satisfied in any other way with out getting arrested and traveling to the state that issued ?
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Answered on September 22, 2012
Yes, you can retain an attorney who can get the warrant withdrawn and represent you and your interests in court. Many times, if appropriate your...
What is the difference between getting a charge dismissed vs. a conviction?
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Answered on September 22, 2012
A conviction means you were sentenced and formally convicted.
If your case is dismissed that means the charges are gone.
However if it was...
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A misdemeanor arrest took place on Sunday August 19. What date does the speedy trial 90 day period expire ?
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Answered on September 22, 2012
The speed trial rule is an interesting one.
First of all the prosecution must file the charges within 90 days and if they don't then the case is...
Does being seen leaving a bar constitute probable cause for a DUI stop?
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Answered on September 22, 2012
You raise some good points.
First in order for it to be a lawful traffic stop a law-enforcement officer has to have a reasonable articulable...
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Can I go back to court to have adjudging me guilty to withholding adjudication of guilt so it's not on my record?
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Answered on September 21, 2012
Under Florida statute 316 you cannot have a withhold adjudication on a DUI.
The time is also passed for a reconsideration of sentence.
Can you be charged with grand theft auto, if the owner gave you the keys?
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Answered on September 21, 2012
Florida statute 812 deals with theft.
It is probably the broadest criminal statute on the books.
You can be charged with theft merely on the...
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If the state filed no information on the charge that violated you but they still violate your probation
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Answered on September 20, 2012
If the state has filed a no information and that is the sole basis of the violation of probation he will be released from custody and his probation...