Something is off here. I am not sure you are mistaken or the police are. If one were to have a BAC of 0.54, they would be dead. There are a lot...

Cost Associated with legal representation

Actual costs vary lawyer to lawyer and case to case. It depends on the amount of time the case may take, level of experience of the attorney and...

There is not enough information to.answer this. For instance, was the first one a felony? Is this one a felony? What courthouse? What BAC? These...

How is Eric Holder's guidelines to prosecutors regarding mandatory minimum sentences for drugs playing out in the real world?

Good question....to ask a Sociologist or Political Science professor. This isn't a legal question; which is the purpose of this forum. This is a...

Can I go and apply for a California License when my Michigan license will be suspended due to DUI?

California won't let you get a license until Michigan gives the all clear. So, you need to do whatever you need to do with Michigan to get your...

Every case is different. Some cases resolve on the first court date. Others go on for a few years (seriously). Same is true with trial. Some only...

How can I get a disposition? Is that what I need in my situation?

I am not sure what you want. A copy of the Minute Order showing what the requirements were? A copy of all the documents you submitted to the...

Should I bother with a defense lawyer for second dui?

Up to you if you want to hire a lawyer. Just keep in mind you will be facing a mandatory minimum jail sentence, installation of an IID and...

Can I do anything

A plea to a 415 in and of itself will not impact firearms ownership. It is the deal often given to law enforcement and military members who are...

My private criminal defense lawyer asked me to write my own defense so that he can read it to the prosecution. Is this normal?

More information is needed before this can be answered. It is impossible to tell what is going on, to include what it means to "write my own...