Criminal defense

Did you speak with your current attorney about hiring a different attorney? What is his/her position? I don't know the facts of your case, but...

I have a temp restr. order. The perp. has a lawyer. Do I need to hire atty. to extend rest. order to 1 yr?

Criminal defense attorneys defend people who are facing criminal charges. If I understand your circumstances correctly, you filed for a restraining...

At arraignment the judge said I could drive with an DUI interlock device but does that mean during the 90 day suspenion also.

These are two separate orders. At arraignment, the judge gave you, what are known, release conditions. You cannot drive without an ignition...

I was never told my rights, and fully cooperated when my friends' car was pulled over (he was drunk). Obstruction?

Did you read the police report? What does the officer say you did or didn't do? What other evidence does the state have against you?

I agree with Mr. Lawrence. You should not plea guilty without having an attorney evaluate your case and not knowing the state's plea offer. I...

For sentencing and license suspension purposes, your new DUI is your first DUI offense because your 1999 DUI is outside the 7-year window. I am...

After taking a plea deal for dui will I go straight to jail after court?

Depends on the jurisdiction and how much of a "threat to the community" you are. But generally speaking, the judge will ask you when you would like...

Washington DUI- chances of lowering charges? / I have no Prior DUI Convictions or any other speeding/traffic ticket received.

You received some great answers from the three attorneys who answered this question before me. I have some questions for you: Where did you get...

Going to court tomorrow for 2nd dui. First was 1990, deferral, successful completion. reduced sentence or dismissal?

Sure. Could be a reduced sentence, acquittal, conviction. You're not giving us any facts for us to provide you with a better answer. I agree with...

I had two DUI's in separate counties in Washington during 2000 and 2001 I owe fines How do I get my license back

Contact the dol (www.dor.wa.gov) to see what is "holding" your license. Your fines are in collections by now. Spokane has what is called the...

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