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Is there anything she can do to help her chances of staying out of jail? or give me a breakdown of what she should do in this s

John's answer | Answered on January 05, 2016

A CONVICTION for a 2nd DUI carries a MINIMUM MANDATORY ten days in jail. A probation violation in addition to two pending DUIs is a very...

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Is there anyway I can avoid this ten day jail time?

John's answer | Answered on January 04, 2016

Colorado law has mandatory minimum sentences for 2nd or subsequent DUI's. The minimum mandatory sentence for a 2nd DUI is ten days in the county...

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How can I get my vehicle back or do I even have a chance of getting it back

John's answer | Answered on December 12, 2015

Contact Sarah Schielke. She has an office in Fort Collins. http://lifeandlibertylaw.com/ Best of luck to you.

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Does he stand a chance, odds?

John's answer | Answered on December 07, 2015

If he doesn't already have a lawyer, he needs one...badly. Can a jury convict on these facts? Yes. Can a lawyer make a difference? Absolutely!

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I was arrested for a warrant from 2001 last Tuesday for domestic violence should I plead not guilty

John's answer | Answered on November 29, 2015

Plead not guilty and request a jury trial! If this is in Westminster (or any municipal court) make sure to pay the jury trial fee. Do not discuss...

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I'm currently 2 months into a 6 month, unsupervised probation for a dwai (not dui) in Colorado. Minor charge, minor probation.

John's answer | Answered on November 20, 2015

What you suggest is not a good idea. You are essentially defying the authority of the court. Your better option is to ask your PO to supervise...

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Am I doing things right or is it going to come back and bite me?

John's answer | Answered on November 18, 2015

Where you go next depends on your goals. It isn't clear so I'm reading between the lines. It sounds like you need to speak with a lawyer to...

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What should I going to prepare when I go to Courthouse for a petty theft case?

John's answer | Answered on November 17, 2015

If you have a lawyer, they can and likely will do all of the talking for you. There are a couple of exceptions. If you are entering a guilty or...

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In colorado when doing a blood test for a DUI do they always test for drugs? And is it a felony?

John's answer | Answered on November 16, 2015

A first DUI offense in Colorado is not a felony unless you caused an accident with serious bodily injury or death. Officers don't ALWAYS request...

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I was arrested for DWI (misdemeanor) over two years ago. The DA never filed a formal complaint. Am I off the hook?

John's answer | Answered on October 31, 2015

Since you have hired a lawyer, the best person to answer this question is them. They presumably have all of the facts about your case at their...

John Lawrence Buckley's Answers (1153)

Is there anything she can do to help her chances of staying out of jail? or give me a breakdown of what she should do in this s

Is there anyway I can avoid this ten day jail time?

How can I get my vehicle back or do I even have a chance of getting it back

Does he stand a chance, odds?

I was arrested for a warrant from 2001 last Tuesday for domestic violence should I plead not guilty

I'm currently 2 months into a 6 month, unsupervised probation for a dwai (not dui) in Colorado. Minor charge, minor probation.

Am I doing things right or is it going to come back and bite me?

What should I going to prepare when I go to Courthouse for a petty theft case?

In colorado when doing a blood test for a DUI do they always test for drugs? And is it a felony?

I was arrested for DWI (misdemeanor) over two years ago. The DA never filed a formal complaint. Am I off the hook?