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Got a dui 2 days ago, had one 14 yrs ago went defferred then, any chance I can get this one brought down to a lesser charge?
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Answered on January 14, 2014
While your old deferred won't look good, it will not count as a mandatory prior because it is outside of 7 years. Your new charge can be reduced,...
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I was told by the public defender to plea guilty I told him I wanted to take it to trial, can it be taken back to court?
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Answered on January 14, 2014
It is your RIGHT to go to trial. Nobody can MAKE you plead guilty. While I usually recommend that defendants follow their attorney's advice, they...
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If my license is suspended/ canceled in florida , how hard would it be to obtain one n Washington state ?
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Answered on January 14, 2014
Pretty much not possible until Florida reinstates your privilege to drive because they are pat of the Interstate Licensing Compact. Suspend in...
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I got a speeding ticket and I'm wondering how can I pay less amount?
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Answered on January 10, 2014
If you have a clean record you naan ask the judge to "mitigate" your ticket and lower your fine. However, the violation will remain on your record...
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I got an MIC while being a passenger of a vehical
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Answered on January 09, 2014
I don't think the officer did have a right to demand your ID unless he a reasonable, articulable suspicion that you had committed a crime or an...
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Charged with DUI in WA under RCW 46.61.502(5) and RCW 9.92..020 , blood test reveals only prescribed stimulants.
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Answered on January 05, 2014
There's no question that you can be convicted based on impairment from a legally prescribed drug. But you are onto a good defense regarding the...
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What is the likelihood of being sentenced to the max for violating a deferred prosecution? Should I hire an attorney?
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Answered on January 03, 2014
Its actually fairly UNlikely you would be sentenced to the "max", 364 days in jail. Typically, courts simply impose the mandatory minimum which...
Is there a 3 punch law in Washington state?
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Answered on January 01, 2014
There is no "3 punch" law. If, as you state, she was trying to stab him or even strike him and he simply held her to defend himself then he is...
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Hello,I got a DUI in 2007, my bac was 0.17%. I am wondering now if I woud have a chance to get my green card in a future in WA
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Answered on December 31, 2013
While I believe that this should not present a problem in terms of getting a "green card", this is really a question best directed toward an...
What charges will be faced fo a dwls 3rd degree while on probation for DUI. should we pa for an attorney or get public defender?
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Answered on December 26, 2013
If his PO has filed a violation he could be facing a mandatory 30 days jail and/or an additional 30 days license suspension. Whether private or...
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