What is the difference between a DUI and a DWI?

They do refer generally to similar charges, but different state's can have different elements to their charges. They are not exactly the same in...

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DUI ticket

Yes. She should hire a lawyer (or ask for an attorney to be appointed if she can't afford one). A DUI by itself can have serious consequences. ...

Can i get the DV charge against me dropped if my ex decided not to show to any of my court hearings and i plead not guilty?

Prosecutors can and often do pursue domestic violence charges, even when the alleged victim no longer wants to pursue the charges. That doesn't...

Can dismissed charges be expunged in Utah?

In most cases, a charge that was dismissed can be expunged thirty days after the dismissal. It is not automatic, and there are certain...

The term for meeting with a judge in his/her chambers is "in camera" which is just Latin for "in chambers." The term "ex parte" is a Latin term...

My husband & I recently took over managing an apt complex in rural mm. One of the tennants was being evicted. I sympathized wi

If you believed that you had permission to enter the residence and to take the pills, it doesn't sound like a burglary. But if she says otherwise,...

How do I get multiple misdemeanors dropped to an infraction

Although you may not be eligible for an expungment, you may be eligible to get the charges reduced. It is often referred to as a "402" reduction...

The best initial answer is to plead not guilty. Consulting with an attorney before entering a guilty plea is always a good idea. The attorney can...

This would typically mean that the case has been handled and the defendant has been placed on probation. If you need more detailed information,...

I am being charged with a hit and run and want to know if I can ask a public defender to ask for a civil compromise.

Public defenders can typically do anything a private attorney could do. Some are public defenders are better than others, just like some private...