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What are my chances of getting a dui charge dropped if it is my first dui and i wasnt actually driving?

John's answer | Answered on May 11, 2010

The prior two answers are correct. The prosecutor is not going to "drop the charge" under these circumstances. They don't need to. They can...

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Is this worth fighting for?

John's answer | Answered on May 08, 2010

Your attorney may, based on this information, successfully cross examine the officer based on their failed powers of observation and cast some...

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Have already been charged with shoplifting by the court, but now am being charged with a civil demand...?

John's answer | Answered on May 08, 2010

You should discuss this with your attorney. They may consider drafting a letter, on your behalf, to inform this attorney that you maintain your...

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What should I be planning on for my second probation revocation?

John's answer | Answered on May 08, 2010

Mr. Forslund's answer is likely correct. Unless you have some outstanding explanations for missing all of these appointments, a second probation...

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I donot leave in New York & had been there for a tour, however accidentially was caught for shop lifting cant appear to court

John's answer | Answered on May 08, 2010

You need to contact a New York criminal defense attorney who can appear on your behalf. If they or you do not appear in court, a bench warrant for...

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How can the DA change a second degree assault to a first degree assault

John's answer | Answered on May 02, 2010

DA can modify or add charges just about any time short of the beginning of trial.

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Been on Unsupervised Probation for almost 18 months for my first DUI. I missed a few classes and nothing has happened. Why?

John's answer | Answered on May 01, 2010

I agree with Jay. Your good fortune in not having had a probation revocation complaint filed against you will not last. You will be better...

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What is the usual sentencing or charge for DUI, Careless driving, and Careless driving with result to injury in Colorado?

John's answer | Answered on May 01, 2010

Based upon the injury and the allegations of alcohol involvement, you could be facing a felony charge of vehicular assault which could carry a...

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What can you do if you already have a DWAI (3 years prior) and a red license. Now received a 2nd DWAI charge

John's answer | Answered on April 28, 2010

The possible penalties are 5 days to 1 year in the county jail, a fine of $600 to $1000, 48 to 96 hours of community service, various court costs,...

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Missing a ba

John's answer | Answered on April 24, 2010

It depends on many factors. How cooperative you have been with the rest of your probation terms? What were the reaons that you missed your BA's? ...

John Lawrence Buckley's Answers (1153)

What are my chances of getting a dui charge dropped if it is my first dui and i wasnt actually driving?

Is this worth fighting for?

Have already been charged with shoplifting by the court, but now am being charged with a civil demand...?

What should I be planning on for my second probation revocation?

I donot leave in New York & had been there for a tour, however accidentially was caught for shop lifting cant appear to court

How can the DA change a second degree assault to a first degree assault

Been on Unsupervised Probation for almost 18 months for my first DUI. I missed a few classes and nothing has happened. Why?

What is the usual sentencing or charge for DUI, Careless driving, and Careless driving with result to injury in Colorado?

What can you do if you already have a DWAI (3 years prior) and a red license. Now received a 2nd DWAI charge

Missing a ba