QUESTION
If cops let you go with no bail on second offense DUI, how you know they filed charges?
Asked on Jun 16th, 2013 on DUI/DWI - Colorado
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Michael J. Breczinski
Check with the court to see if they filed charges. They need to get copies of the prior conviction in order to charge you with a second offense DUI and may be waiting for those papers.
Answered on Jun 20th, 2013 at 9:17 AM
Criminal Defense Attorney serving Oakland, CA
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Usually, when you are arrested you receive a temporary license and a citation or other paperwork telling you when you are going to court. In your case you were not given this paperwork, you need to contact the arresting agency and determine whether this was an oversight or whether the county prosecutor sends notices when charges are filed or some other procedure for notifying you of the case. You may choose to contact a DUI lawyer in your area, frequently they know the procedures used in your particular jurisdiction.
Answered on Jun 19th, 2013 at 9:50 AM
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You will have to check with the court or get an attorney to check on it for you.
Answered on Jun 17th, 2013 at 5:22 PM
That's common, but trust me, there will be charges coming from the prosecutor's office. You need to hire a DUI specialist, and do it soon because you have only 10 days to save your license.
Answered on Jun 17th, 2013 at 2:24 PM
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If you received the tickets, there are charges, it is also possible to the ticket will arrive later in the mail to the address which is on your drivers license. The fact that you released without bond is irrelevant.
Answered on Jun 17th, 2013 at 1:08 PM
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You should check all of your paperwork very carefully. If the officer provided you a citation when you were released from jail -it more than likely include a date to appear and the address of the courthouse. You must appear at that hearing, do not be late. If there was no date, then you should periodically check the local county court (most have websites) for a potential warrant or contact the county court clerk directly to see if a case has been filed. Disclaimer: The response to this email does not constitute or create an attorney-client relationship. For additional information or a free consultation contact (303) 747-4686.
Answered on Jun 17th, 2013 at 1:08 PM