Questions answered by Matthew Oberlin Williams

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I left scene of accident 3 years ago and the status is "pending". Do I have any options to get my record cleared?

Matthew's answer | Answered on April 27, 2015

Get a lawyer and get this taken care of. You have a bright future to look forward to. Don't let this mess that up.

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I left scene of accident 3 years ago and the status is "pending". Do I have any options to get my record cleared?

Matthew's answer | Answered on April 27, 2015

Get a lawyer and get this taken care of. You have a bright future that could be ruined by this foolishness. Your lucky the status isn't inactive...

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Should I hire a lawyer for a first offense shoplifting charge of less than $200.00?

Matthew's answer | Answered on April 27, 2015

Yes. You should get a lawyer. The outcome of such cases often depends heavily on whether or not the defendant has an attorney and a theft...

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I received a failure to stop at a railroad ticket over a month ago in Indiana.

Matthew's answer | Answered on April 27, 2015

I suggest showing up for court anyway. It is never a good idea to miss a court date without having some kind of in person discussion with a court...

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Can you be required to take a drug test after being suspended.

Matthew's answer | Answered on April 27, 2015

I imagine this is covered in your contract or company policies and that there are situations in which the company may require testing. I also...

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Trucker question. passed Arizona port of entry and did not stop, mistook scale exit for another highway exit. can you advise me?

Matthew's answer | Answered on April 27, 2015

Hire an attorney who deals often with driving related incidents. Many DUI specialists are extremely knowledgeable about the local driving laws and...

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How do I get my license back?

Matthew's answer | Answered on April 27, 2015

You need an attorney. There is no quick fix for this.

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How can I get a bench warrant lifted temporarily?

Matthew's answer | Answered on April 27, 2015

An attorney may be able to go in and post your bond for you, get the warrant lifted, and get a date set for you to turn yourself in or appear in...

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I recently looked up my name in a court site for Arizona. Apparently I had a couple of parking tickets from 2004

Matthew's answer | Answered on April 27, 2015

The statute of limitations has to do with the time the government has to charge you with the violation. That was satisfied the moment they wrote...

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I cant pay my court fines. I already asked for an extension but I failed to come up with the money. What will happen to me

Matthew's answer | Answered on April 27, 2015

Be prepared to demonstrate a true inability to pay. In theory, America no longer has debtor's prisons. If you truly cannot pay, you should not be...

Matthew Oberlin Williams's Answers (14285)

I left scene of accident 3 years ago and the status is "pending". Do I have any options to get my record cleared?

I left scene of accident 3 years ago and the status is "pending". Do I have any options to get my record cleared?

Should I hire a lawyer for a first offense shoplifting charge of less than $200.00?

I received a failure to stop at a railroad ticket over a month ago in Indiana.

Can you be required to take a drug test after being suspended.

Trucker question. passed Arizona port of entry and did not stop, mistook scale exit for another highway exit. can you advise me?

How do I get my license back?

How can I get a bench warrant lifted temporarily?

I recently looked up my name in a court site for Arizona. Apparently I had a couple of parking tickets from 2004

I cant pay my court fines. I already asked for an extension but I failed to come up with the money. What will happen to me