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What can I do if I was arrested at a DUI checkpoint?
Asked on Apr 21st, 2015 on DUI/DWI - Texas
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I was stopped at a DUI checkpoint after having a few drinks. When the officer asked me to take the breathalyzer test, I was under the legal limit, but I was still arrested. What should I do? Do I need to hire an attorney?
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That would be a yes.
Answered on Aug 31st, 2015 at 8:10 PM
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Hire an experienced DUI lawyer. In response to your DUI Post: 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 Apr 22nd, 2015 at 9:02 PM
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Absolutely, and now.
Answered on Apr 22nd, 2015 at 8:56 PM
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Francis John Cowhig
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If you wish to fight the charges, then you need an attorney to represent you, especially if you were under the legal limit.
Answered on Apr 22nd, 2015 at 8:47 PM
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Yes. You need to retain a lawyer. Soon.
Answered on Apr 22nd, 2015 at 8:46 PM
If you were actually charged with a crime, then yes, you need to hire an experienced attorney as soon as possible.
Answered on Apr 22nd, 2015 at 11:55 AM
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Get a lawyer.
Answered on Apr 22nd, 2015 at 11:54 AM
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Yes, hire an attorney and fight the charge. That is your best chance at avoiding a conviction.
Answered on Apr 22nd, 2015 at 9:08 AM
You need to hire a DUI specialist, and do it soon because you have only 10 days to save your license.
Answered on Apr 22nd, 2015 at 5:59 AM
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You should hire a lawyer. You don't need a DUI conviction on your record and you can avoid one by fighting it.
Answered on Apr 21st, 2015 at 7:53 PM
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Cynthia Henley
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Yes, you need to hire a lawyer. DUI means that you are under 21 and had any amount of alcohol in your system while driving. There are repercussions to your driver's license in these situations so you definitely need a lawyer.
Answered on Apr 21st, 2015 at 7:48 PM