Can I ask the judge for the diversion program when I go to court I have never been in trouble before?
Sure, talk to you lawyer about diversion; it may be the best option.
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Sure, talk to you lawyer about diversion; it may be the best option.
You can hire a new attorney, If your attorney was appointed, ask the court to appoint a new one.
The maximum penalty on an M4 is 30 days jail.
If your attorney says you do not need to be there, that means the attorney can handle it himself or herself. It's very common.
The officer may pull you over if he has reasonable suspicion that you are violating the law.
It's not unusual for a court to take longer than we would want to decide motions.
Your next step is to hire an attorney and fight the OVI. OVI and other traffic convictions are not expungeable.
He can get up to one year in prison on an F5.
It's possible you have a good claim. Talk to a lawyer about all of the facts and whether there are damages that are significant enough to bring suit.
With a good lawyer, it is very possible that she could avoid a jail sentence.