Can you get a D.U.I if you are apprehended outside of your vehicle

The prosecutor will make the decision to charge you or not. The best answer that can be given is that yes you can be charged with DUI, even if...

Why would DOL suspend my license for 1 year after DWLS2 ?

Similar to the situation with your DUI, the DOL has their own sanctions that are separate and in addition to the court/judges orders. For a DWLS 2...

Should my son get a lawyer for minor poss/consumption citation? He is 19. He was walking with friends and had no containers.

You should call around and make an appointment with a local criminal defense attorney. The goal should be for you son to get through this with the...

Your eligibility for the deferral will depend greatly on the Judge as they have discretion. Typically, a deferral is not granted for non-residence....

As the other attorney's have indicated, the SMD information is not required to be on the citation itself. If you have properly requested discovery,...

Unfortunately, Judges will not typically defer a Negligent Driving in the 2nd Degree nor are you eligible for a deferral because of your CDL. That...

Even with SMD, doesn't the officer have to prove you were speeding for a certain amount of feet?

No, the Officer need only show by a preponderance of the evidence that you were at some point of his observation exceeding the posted speed limit....

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What should I do about a Neg-2 charge in Edmonds, WA.

While Negligent Driving in the second degree is still a civil infraction, it is about as serious as they get and can have a significant impact on...

Can I get out of paying the fine?

Most judges do not dismiss tickets for scriveners errors (copying down information with a minor error) unless you can show prejudice. You should...

Most jurisdictions allow for Officers to serve the ticket through the mail after the initial contact. If the Officer received a higher priority...