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Pulled over for speeding and failed breath test witch resulted in a DUI but no charge?

Michael's answer | Answered on May 15, 2014

Unfortunately, you will almost certainly be facing a DUI charge. The State has up to 2 years to actually file the charge so there is still plenty...

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Im charged with possession meth,no criminal history but there was a stolen gun in the car with my prints on it which they are ch

Michael's answer | Answered on May 12, 2014

This is a pretty complicated question, but assuming you have NO FELONY criminal history and are convicted of BOTH charges, the simple possession of...

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Can i go to jail for driving with a license suspended ?

Michael's answer | Answered on April 28, 2014

Driving while license suspended in the 3rd degree (usually a result of not responding to or paying fines) is a misdemeanor with a maximum sentence...

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Is it possible to reduce a 1st offense DUI charge after serving 5-year probation? (WA)

Michael's answer | Answered on April 27, 2014

Unfortunately, you are correct: DUIs cannot be vacated (expunged). The good news is that it will not be "prior offense" for the purposes of...

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What is the mandatory minimum sentence for driving 2nd degree 1st offense

Michael's answer | Answered on April 18, 2014

Unlike Driving while License Suspended in the 1st Degree (DWLS 1), DWLS 2 doesn't have mandatory minimums. So the judge is free to sentence you...

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I am under 21 years of age and got arrested for a dui, Once i meet with my prob. Officer will he drug test me?

Michael's answer | Answered on April 16, 2014

Not sure what you mean by your "last court date" but typically your PO will only write up a violation for a positive test that shows use after the...

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Public defender not answer calls 3 months . trying drug court and keep continuances for 8 months. say get restitution down .

Michael's answer | Answered on April 03, 2014

Most public defenders are dedicated, competent lawyers who know the courts and fight hard for their clients. That said, they have huge caseloads...

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Can my brother enter the USA with 15 yr. Old DUI?

Michael's answer | Answered on April 02, 2014

DUIs typically do not prevent non-citizens from entering the US. However, they DO prevent non-Canadians from entering Canada.

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RE: Pending DUI not arraigned yet. NO CRIM HISTORY. What can it be amended to that will allow me to not have lic suspended ?

Michael's answer | Answered on April 02, 2014

This is far too complicated a question to fully answer here, but IF you are convicted of the DUI your license will be suspended for at least 90...

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In Washington do MIPS effect your license if its already suspended after your 18?

Michael's answer | Answered on April 01, 2014

If you were already 18 when you received the MIP it should not effect your license.

Michael P Brodsky's Answers (433)

Pulled over for speeding and failed breath test witch resulted in a DUI but no charge?

Im charged with possession meth,no criminal history but there was a stolen gun in the car with my prints on it which they are ch

Can i go to jail for driving with a license suspended ?

Is it possible to reduce a 1st offense DUI charge after serving 5-year probation? (WA)

What is the mandatory minimum sentence for driving 2nd degree 1st offense

I am under 21 years of age and got arrested for a dui, Once i meet with my prob. Officer will he drug test me?

Public defender not answer calls 3 months . trying drug court and keep continuances for 8 months. say get restitution down .

Can my brother enter the USA with 15 yr. Old DUI?

RE: Pending DUI not arraigned yet. NO CRIM HISTORY. What can it be amended to that will allow me to not have lic suspended ?

In Washington do MIPS effect your license if its already suspended after your 18?