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If I had a DWI is there anyway to handle this without going there?

Asked on Jun 11th, 2015 on Criminal Law - Utah
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I had a DWI while visiting. Never got my court date and missed it. Anyway to handle this without going to there? I went to DMV today and they told me I had an FTA in Texas for this DWI. I really have no way to get to visit as I am a poor young adult.
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If this is a first OWI (=DUI) in any state, then in Wisconsin it is not a criminal offense. You could contact the prosecutor and make some deal involving a forfeiture and some other requirements. If it is a subsequent offense, up through the fourth, you could retain a Wisconsin lawyer and authorize him or her (in writing) to appear for you at all non-evidentiary hearings. Your presence at a final plea-and-sentencing hearing, however, is usually required. It's hard to avoid, since the Court must determine that your plea is knowing and voluntary but if there is some way of getting around that by motion for telephonic appearance, your lawyer can ask the Court to permit it. Good Luck.
Answered on Jun 12th, 2015 at 1:09 AM

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Appellate Attorney serving Grosse Pointe Farms, MI at Musilli Brennan Associates, PLLC
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The least cost option will probably be to hire an attorney to make an appearance for you in Texas and hopefully be able to handle the matter without your appearance.
Answered on Jun 11th, 2015 at 11:22 AM

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Thomas Edward Gates
Sorry, you need to turn yourself in. If you fail to do so, your license will not be renewed.
Answered on Jun 11th, 2015 at 11:10 AM

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Traffic Ticket Attorney serving Eureka, MO at The Rogers Law Firm
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You will have to hire a DWI lawyer who practices in the city or county in TX where you received the DWI. However, eventually, you will probably have to appear in court once with your lawyer if your lawyer is able to negotiate a plea bargain deal for you.
Answered on Jun 11th, 2015 at 10:41 AM

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Sex Crime Attorney serving Salt Lake City, UT at Jefferson and Biggs
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Post this question in the Texas section. Utah lawyers cannot help you with this problem. Good Luck.
Answered on Jun 11th, 2015 at 9:38 AM

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