I am a foreign student and arrested for DUI. (it's first time). I am debating whether I should plea guilty or go to trial.

Go to trial, or at least don't plead guilty at first blush. Hire a lawyer to explain your situation: foreign student returning home. This may...

No arraingment for dui after 72 hours but has warrants

Yes. You should contact a lawyer to navigate this problem. Edward J. Blum (213) 479-5322

Are there any public defenders I can talk to before my court date for a DUI charge?

No. But they are available the day of the arraignment. With or without a PD plan on spending most of the day at court on your arraignment...

Can a cop get a breath test and draw blood even though I said I didn't want to?

Blood w/o consent: Yes. Yes. You have a chance. It depends on a lot of factors, like why the officer stopped you, what you blew at the scene,...

What happens when your on probation and u get a DUI

You are facing a 2d DUI, mandatory 96 hours in jail + you will face penalties for violating your probation. The short duration between the 1st and...

I don't practice in TN. Yes. If it is a felony and there was no evidence they probably wouldn't be held to answer after the preliminary...

Paid the laywer up front and now am reconsidering my choice of representation

I don't practice in VA. Yes. You would be able to collect the unearned portion of any deposit you gave your lawyer. Edward J. Blum

With a 23152(B), can I file a petition for dismissal or expungement?

Is this a California DUI? It can be expunged and the forms are online. http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/forms/fillable/cr180.pdf Edward J. Blum

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Felony injury DUI, on probation, was drinking with friends and a picture was taken

If it's just a picture of him drinking, then it doesn't really prove the elements of the crime. That is it would be kept out on foundational...

Charged with a dui. i wasn't the driver. will this hold up in court?

I don't practice in WI. It depends on the circumstances, but if WI is a 'driving' under the influence state then you will have to take the stand...