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I had an accident about 12 months ago. Police says DUI+hit and run, I don,t really know
Asked on May 20th, 2013 on Criminal Law - Virginia
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A year ago I was charged with DUI/Hit&Run. I drunk a couple of shots but it was more for the cold I was suffering from than for getting drunk and/or joy. I am nearly 50 & I never ever remember getting drunk to the point that I would do things I won't remember!Police has given the specifications of a car of a friend who had left with me for being sold.Then an emergency happened that was still related to this issue somehow.I went overseas to fix this problem at least not letting it /DUI shatter my marriage. The plaintiff sued the insurance company of the car police had reported as my transportation. She got tens of thousands in this & this civil case was dismissed. I am charged with 2 Felony counts & 1 DUI. Any chance for me to get the case dismissed so that it dose not appear on my records? Should I stay overseas & try to hire a lawyer for trial in abstinentia? The judge agree to it? My clearance & job security will be gone if it stays in my profile/I'm convicted. Thanks much 4 helping
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If these charges are in Virginia then you are not going to be able to deal with them without appearing in a Virginia court. This is because you are entitled to certain rights and processes under the law that the judge must ensure that are carried out. At this point, in all likelihood, there is an extradition warrant out for your arrest. When you arrive in the US you will be detained and transported to the place in Virginia where this occurred. If you genuinely want to deal with this and put it behind you, you need to come to Virginia and turn yourself in. You may wish to hire an attorney before you do that so that they are on standby, ready to act once you turn yourself in. You may also want to make living arrangements and/or work arrangements in Virginia so that you could potentially qualify to be bonded out pending trial/preliminary hearing.
As for your question as to whether you can prevent a conviction, that will depend entirely on the facts. An attorney that regularly practices in that area can better advise you.
Answered on May 20th, 2013 at 3:14 PM
Please note that this does not constitute an attorney-client relationship nor is it legal advice.