Had a hearing scheduled for 4/20 in McLennon County. It's status is unfiled. How long can it stay in that status?

Thank you for your question. In California, where I practice, the statute of limitations for a misdemeanor DUI is one year from the date of...

Can i get my felony burlary charge sealed or expunged with a dui on my record also?

Thank you for your question. In California, where I practice, you can definitely get a conviction like what was described expunged. It can be...

I am a civilian arrested for DUI on Edwards Air Force Base in CA. Can I go to jail?

Thank you for your question. Under the Code of Federal Regulations, a drunk driving arrest on Federal land is a class B misdemeanor. Although...

Arrest Charges Vs Court Charges and Live Scan

Thank you for your question. A live scan report would show arrest for a felony, but conviction (assuming that there is a conviction) for...

My dad is in jail for his 2nd DUI and is sitting in jail with a deportation order. Is there anyway to get him out.

Thank you for your question. An immigration attorney can review your dad's criminal record and any avenues to avoid deportation. The domestic...

What is the the best way to get an underage drinking citation dismissed?

Thank you for your question. The best way might be to enroll yourself in a self help program, like AA, or rehab, and show the judge or the...

My boyfriend is in jail with a vehicular assault, 4th dui, and driving without a license. How long could he be facing?

Thank you for your question. Your headline asks how long your boyfriend is facing, but if he has accepted a plea for 33 months, the answer is...

Thank you for your question. The answer in your case is up to the judge, but gathering character reference letters showing responsibility,...

If I have been charged with a DUI, was given my license back and have not been convicted... Can I be fired?

Thank you for your question. The answer is that any employer that fires someone solely based upon a pending case is setting themselves up for a...

What to expect in court: Got a ticket for driving without a drivers license due to (2) DUI which has not cleared?

Thank you for your question. The answer is, that he will certainly be fined, and could serve jail time. Amounts are up to the judge. If you...