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Can I help my daughter who is being accused with a DUI?

Asked on Sep 16th, 2015 on DUI/DWI - Michigan
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My daughter got pulled over for driving recklessly and speeding. The cops made her take a breathing test multiple times, and arrested her. She did not drink too much before this. Can I help her in any way legally?
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Criminal Defense Attorney serving Alhambra, CA at Francis John Cowhig
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Yes, by helping her hire the best DUI/criminal defense attorney you can afford.
Answered on Sep 21st, 2015 at 3:58 AM

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Criminal Law Attorney serving Los Angeles, CA at Law Office of Edward J. Blum
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You can help her by hiring a lawyer to fight her case. Cops exaggerate and the tests don't prove what the cops want them to prove.
Answered on Sep 16th, 2015 at 6:54 PM

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By helping her to hire a lawyer. She needs to hire a DUI specialist, and do it soon because she has only 10 days to save her license.
Answered on Sep 16th, 2015 at 6:54 PM

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Criminal Law Attorney serving Boulder, CO
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As a general response to your DUI Question: I am a criminal defense attorney with more than 17 years experience on DUI cases. If you would like to discuss your case, please contact me. Some important information- DMV Issues - If you have been served with a Notice of Revocation, then you have 7 days to request a hearing. Please do that immediately by going to your local DMV office, tell them you got a DUI and you want to request a hearing. They will give you a form. DO NOT REQUEST THE OFFICER. We can do that later if we choose to, but most often it means you will lose. The receipt DMV gives you allows you to drive until the day of the hearing. Request a copy of the Expressed Consent Packet. Evidence Issues - It would be valuable to immediately request all police reports, including all audio and video recordings from dash recorders, lapel recorders and police station recorders from the police agency that arrested you and the prosecution. Include in your written request a statement that you believe the audio and video recordings are ?material and exculpatory.? Make sure you get a copy of your request with the date, signature and name of the person that you give it to. Representation begins when client pays attorney an agreed upon retainer and returns a signed fee agreement.
Answered on Sep 16th, 2015 at 4:05 PM

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You can help her by paying for an experienced DUI (=OWI) lawyer to advise and represent her. Sometimes we can find some error or fault in the police investigation which can lead to a better deal, or even a dismissal of the charges.
Answered on Sep 16th, 2015 at 4:05 PM

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Criminal Defense Attorney serving Oakland, CA at Kapsack & Bair, LLP
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Yes, you can help your daughter by supporting her emotionally, getting information regarding the charges and lawyers who can help defend her and possibly assisting in paying a lawyer to help her with her legal problem.
Answered on Sep 16th, 2015 at 2:49 PM

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Appellate Attorney serving Grosse Pointe Farms, MI at Musilli Brennan Associates, PLLC
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The best things you might be able to do for her is to engage competent counsel on her behalf.
Answered on Sep 16th, 2015 at 2:26 PM

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