What are the options for having a misdemeanor first offense dismissed?

They aren't going to drop it for no reason, but a diversion sounds possible. Lawyer up.

Personal injury ky

Yes, but you really need an attorney to handle this. I'm licensed in Kentucky and Florida. In both of those states the insurance companies...

Why am I being forced to plea to a DUI when I was not drunk nor under the influence of anything, yet arrested for it?

Nobody can force you into a plea. If you don't like your options look into hiring a private attorney. A zero zero doesn't mean much if there were...

Should I write a letter of demand myself or should I seek legal counsel?

The insurance company knows that you don't have the legal knowledge and experience to adequately represent yourself so they will probably lowball...

My sister was arrested for a DUI after passing all the field tests. Breath test given later confirmed DUI. Can it be dismissed?

She needs an experienced DUI attorney. She might be able to beat it depending on the facts. Don't post anything else online and go get an...

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Should I get a lawyer for assault dv case, after playing not guilty, and taking it to trail?

You need an attorney. Go to my profile and read the article I wrote about representing yourself. It is a bad idea. It is not up to your...

If I have a record, can I ever get a license to practice law.

Contact the Louisiana Bar Association. Misdemeanors usually won't hold you back, but they will slow down the process of approval. If the...

Do you think it is a good idea to do what my defendant's lawyer suggested?

You have no reason to trust the other side. For all you know the 3 people are former defense attorneys and friends of this lawyer. Go hire an...

My husband got two dwi in Missouri and now we lived in indiana he got another one in Indianan....will this count as 3 dwi's?

It is likely to happen if Indiana finds out about the Missouri DUI's. If anything shows up about Missouri on his Indiana license the prosecutor...

Need to re-file motions when a lawyer is retained?

I wouldn't argue motions I didn't write and/or sign that were written by a non-lawyer. Take a look at the article I wrote on Pro Se litigants on...