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1st offense DUI (prescription drugs), public defender said I had to plea guilty. Do I HAVE to have a lawyer to change my plea?
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Answered on June 29, 2013
Like the others have said, it is very difficult to change a plea. Your "new" lawyer might have been taking so long because they were reviewing the...
I took a blood alcohol test which came out a .22 There was no way I drank that much. Can blood tests be wrong?
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Answered on June 28, 2013
Yes. The blood can be retested, but it needs to be done within a certain amount if time and you will need your own lab to have it done. Government...
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What generally happens on a third DUI, and felony probation violation? The probation is for second DUI plus evading.
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Answered on June 27, 2013
He's in big trouble for the probation violation AND DUI. The DUI alone carries a mandatory minimum of 120 days in jail. Tack on the felony...
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Convicted of DUI 23521A for Xanax. 1st offense, book thrown at me, 0 alcohol. Can this be fixed and how long would it take?
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Answered on June 27, 2013
VC 23152 is only a felony if its a 4th offense within 10 years, or if you have a precious felony DUI. It sounds like this was a first offense all...
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I got arrested for a DUI that was quite questionable and I have not been convicted of DUI, will it show up on a background check
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Answered on June 26, 2013
Talk to your attorney about this. There is no "and", its "dry reckless". And yes,a DUI arrest will show, but not a DUI conviction.
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Should I hire an attorney for a DUI case? What are my chances of having the charges reduced or dropped?
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Answered on June 26, 2013
A lot factors into the success of a case. If you can't afford an attorney , request the public defender in court. But make sure to request the DMV...
Is there any way I can get an extension on a court date that is scheduled for tomorrow morning for a old DUI ticket?
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Answered on June 25, 2013
Not without making an appearance. You can hire someone to appear for you. However, what do you mean by "taken care of"? Have you been convicted? If...
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I just got a DUI. When does my license become suspended? If I have a suspended license can I still drive to work and back??
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Answered on June 25, 2013
It's not up to judge, up to DMV. But you should be fine if you didn't refuse a chemical test and your last DUI was 15 years ago.
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What is the statute of limitations on a dui in california?
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Answered on June 24, 2013
If no collission/injury and this was a first, second or third offense - as in, it is only a misdemeanor, the statute of limitations is 1 year from...
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Non completion of DUI program after failure to return after approved LOA, winded up with 7 days completed jail time (daughter)
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Answered on June 23, 2013
The in-patient program cannot be used as credit for the DUI program. Sometimes it is used in lieu of jail, but never for the DUI program, so she...
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