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How does the law define the difference between 1st DUI conviction or 3rd arrest/offense and related penalties?

Vijay's answer | Answered on July 29, 2014

It always depends on the disposition. Based on your description, this is your second DUI. The dismissal does not count as a plea of guilty. A...

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I have a DUI case in August and I want to know in case of DUI in my record can I apply for citizen , I have my green card 5years

Vijay's answer | Answered on July 18, 2013

Immigration laws are still getting tougher and tougher, authorities don't look kindly on "crimes involving moral turpitude." Historically DUIs...

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What's the penalty for a third DUI?

Vijay's answer | Answered on June 19, 2013

There is some information missing, but I'll err on the side of too much rather than too little information. I will assume there is no injury or...

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If you are arrested for "retail" theft and get ordered by the judge to pay a fine, do you also have to pay the store?

Vijay's answer | Answered on December 09, 2012

Bottom line answer is: yes, unless she wants to fight it in civil court.

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Can you opt for traffic school once you are on court supervision for speeding and receive another ticket?

Vijay's answer | Answered on November 12, 2012

The first question is whether a court appearance is mandatory or not. If a court appearance is mandatory, it is possible in some courts to get 2...

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I have asked a lot of questions on here. I have somethig to say...

Vijay's answer | Answered on November 01, 2012

You welcome. And thank you.

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I got my DUI in December of 08, right before the BAID law was passed. Do I have to have one of those since my offense was before

Vijay's answer | Answered on October 23, 2012

It will depend on whether or not your license is currently suspended or revoked. If it is suspended, you can pay a reinstatement fee and receive...

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I was called today by the police department saying I needed to come in for a "interview"

Vijay's answer | Answered on October 23, 2012

It seems like a convenient type of way for the police to arrest you, wouldn't it? A police officer wanted one of my clients to walk in to "pick...

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I was called today by the police department saying I needed to come in for a "interview"

Vijay's answer | Answered on October 23, 2012

It seems like a convenient type of way for the police to arrest you, wouldn't it? A police officer wanted one of my clients to walk in to "pick...

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DUI/ probation, alcohol tests

Vijay's answer | Answered on October 21, 2012

I'm pretty sure this section is for the purpose of asking a "lawyer." Not your mother, college roommate, or buddy. As I would tell my students,...

Vijay Ratan Sharma's Answers (48)

How does the law define the difference between 1st DUI conviction or 3rd arrest/offense and related penalties?

I have a DUI case in August and I want to know in case of DUI in my record can I apply for citizen , I have my green card 5years

What's the penalty for a third DUI?

If you are arrested for "retail" theft and get ordered by the judge to pay a fine, do you also have to pay the store?

Can you opt for traffic school once you are on court supervision for speeding and receive another ticket?

I have asked a lot of questions on here. I have somethig to say...

I got my DUI in December of 08, right before the BAID law was passed. Do I have to have one of those since my offense was before

I was called today by the police department saying I needed to come in for a "interview"

I was called today by the police department saying I needed to come in for a "interview"

DUI/ probation, alcohol tests