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My friend is going to her arraignment next week for DUI and hit and run in CA. What should she expect?
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Answered on September 18, 2011
If there are in fact reported injuries, the DUI portion of the incident may be charged as a VC 23153, which can be filed as a misdemeanor or felony...
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DUI with gross bodily injury in CA
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Answered on September 18, 2011
If convicted of a VC 23153, then it is possible to get the charged reduced from a felony to a misdemeanor. Are they serving time in prison, or...
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Can you be arrested after taking 3 Ba taken by another officer? Blood test to follow? When do they read Miranda?
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Answered on September 18, 2011
It is legal for them to request a few tests. The breath test you took at the scene (called a PAS test) is considered a "field sobriety" test,...
Is it legal for the police to impound a legally parked car during a DUI arrest
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Answered on September 16, 2011
Unfortunately, the cops can tow and impound a car after a DUI arrest. Based on what you are saying, there is no driving involved here and although...
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Bf was arrested on 9.03, sentenced 120 days. His projected release date is 11-12, any chance of him getting out early? LA jail
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Answered on September 16, 2011
Assuming this is for misdemeanor DUI's that are non-violent in nature, there is a good chance that he will get out early based on over-crowding...
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How does the court in a DUI case look at the police report? Wording ect Are the times in the report approximate or estimations?
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Answered on September 15, 2011
Contradictions in a police report can be attacked for being "untrustworthy" and can be used to impeach an officers credibility. A lot of what is...
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I have three misdeamenor warrants in Alabama. I moved to California, will I be able to obtain a California driver's license?
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Answered on September 14, 2011
Most likely not. The DMV in California shares and receives info from other DMV's across the country. If your license is suspended in another...
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I had 20 days community service 2 month ago that I didn't do what can happen?
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Answered on September 14, 2011
If you didn't do your community service on time, then you will be in violation of your probation. I would recommend consulting your attorney (or...
Whats the difference between the breathalyzer test done at the stop and the one done at the police station?
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Answered on September 14, 2011
In short, the first test was a Preliminary Alcohol Screening (PAS) test, generally used to determine whether or not there is alcohol in your...
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Im 20 years old and i just got my 2nd dui in oc. My first was 4 years ago. i am seeking the best legal advice i can find...
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Answered on September 14, 2011
How long was your probation period for the first offense...are you still on probation for that one, or did it end? If there is a second offense...