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With the help of a dui attorney, how likely would it be for me to have this first dui charge dismissed? Do I even need one?

Linda's answer | Answered on November 07, 2010

Getting a DUI dismissed is extremely rare, even if there were no extenuating circumstances. It is helpful that your BAC was close to the legal...

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Got a DUI arrest and wanted to know what do I need to do next?

Linda's answer | Answered on November 07, 2010

You absolutely can fight this. You can challenge the reason why the officer stopped you. You can challenge the field sobriety tests (which, by...

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Received a camera speeding ticket, our vehicle had a safety recall affecting accelerator, since had fixed.Can I contest ticket?

Linda's answer | Answered on November 07, 2010

In Washington, there are defenses to these types of tickets, whether or not you have had an accelerator issue. What you need is an experienced and...

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I was arrested for dui. officer said eyes were glassy. passed breathalyzer. told officer i was on morphine

Linda's answer | Answered on November 07, 2010

A good DUI lawyer can help. If you've been on the meds for that long, you have tolerance, and you probably would be a worse driver without...

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I was driving pass a school zone. But there were no children present and no light flashing. I was driving 35mph.

Linda's answer | Answered on November 07, 2010

The RCW provides that "it shall be unlawful for the operator of any vehicle to operate the same at a speed in excess of twenty miles per hour when...

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I am on probation for Reckless Driving in County X. Then in County Y I get a ticket. Does it violate my probation from County X?

Linda's answer | Answered on November 06, 2010

Congratulations on getting your license back--that may turn out to be pivotal in resolving your situation. First of all, the DWLS probably does...

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What are my options for contesting a speeding ticket in Snohomish County court (South Div)?

Linda's answer | Answered on November 06, 2010

First of all, to contest a speeding ticket you will have to mark the box on the ticket requesting to contest it, then you must mail it within 15...

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What should I plead in court for my DUI and DWLS?

Linda's answer | Answered on November 06, 2010

You should plead not guilty. Rarely will a judge take a guilty plea on a DUI at arraignment anyway. It is a problem that your attorney is not...

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Stopped for dui / hit and run the other day.

Linda's answer | Answered on November 06, 2010

I am not sure I understand your question, but let me say that there are important differences between a hospital blood test and a legal blood test...

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Im 16 & totaled a car drunk w/ friends. Does my DUI instantly include an MIP?

Linda's answer | Answered on January 29, 2010

It could "instantly" include and MIP, or the prosecutor could add it later. You may not be eligible for an IIL--you have to have been a licensed...

Linda Medeiros Callahan's Answers (418)

With the help of a dui attorney, how likely would it be for me to have this first dui charge dismissed? Do I even need one?

Got a DUI arrest and wanted to know what do I need to do next?

Received a camera speeding ticket, our vehicle had a safety recall affecting accelerator, since had fixed.Can I contest ticket?

I was arrested for dui. officer said eyes were glassy. passed breathalyzer. told officer i was on morphine

I was driving pass a school zone. But there were no children present and no light flashing. I was driving 35mph.

I am on probation for Reckless Driving in County X. Then in County Y I get a ticket. Does it violate my probation from County X?

What are my options for contesting a speeding ticket in Snohomish County court (South Div)?

What should I plead in court for my DUI and DWLS?

Stopped for dui / hit and run the other day.

Im 16 & totaled a car drunk w/ friends. Does my DUI instantly include an MIP?