What does this mean in the plea bargain offer? 365/21M + $1200 fine + Inter lock+DWI Class + Do not refuse + 5 Days DCJ or 72hrs
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Answered on February 05, 2023
It appears to me that the offer on the table is one year (365 days) probated for 21 months. That means that they are offering you probation for 21...
I get off probation on Friday but will still have a breathalyzer until Monday. Am I allowed to have a drink on Saturday?
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Answered on September 09, 2022
My advice is to hold off until (1) you know the Order Terminating Probation has been filed, and signed by the Judge of the court, and (2) you have...
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Can my friend get a new attorney for his case and get refunded for inadequate representation ?
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Answered on August 02, 2019
Yes, your friend can get another attorney. But I would advise them to be patient. These cases take time, and it’s not uncommon for the principal...
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What percentage of alcohol will set off a mobile/portable breathalyzer?
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Answered on July 17, 2018
Not sure what "percentage sets it off". What I can tell you is that a portable breath device is typically a fuel cell device that is not "ethanol...
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It’s been 10 months since my conviction for dwi and I still haven’t received my surcharge ?
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Answered on July 17, 2018
Sometimes "stuff" just happens, and the conviction isn't reported to DPS. The usual cause is a clerk not sending in the DPS paperwork. Don't...
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My brother got arrested on a warrant for violating a 10 year 3rd DWI probation, how much time will he be facing?
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Answered on July 17, 2018
Anywhere from 2 to 10 years, but 10 years is the max. His lawyer can try to negotiate less time.
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Can the police ? Get my blood alcohol from the hospital to charge me with DWI?
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Answered on July 17, 2018
Yes. They typically get what is called a "Grand Jury Subpoena" for your hospital records.
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I have been going to court for over a year for a DUI accusation, my attorney has not been able to resolve this?
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Answered on May 26, 2018
Not sure why the case is being reset. If I had to venture a guess, I would say that the prosecutor was waiting on drug toxicology. If blood comes...
Can I get my dui case reopen because my lawyer did not explain the things that I needed to know?
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Answered on May 10, 2018
Getting an agreed plea bargain overturned in Harris County is difficult. You need an attorney who is skilled in the art of Post Conviction Writs.
My girlfriend was charged with her 2nd DUI while driving my car. The car is in my name, do I need an interlock?
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Answered on April 11, 2018
The interlock is supposed to be installed in any vehicle she owns or operates. If you don't want the interlock installed in your vehicle, then she...