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What is going on with a DUI in one state OVI in another? How?
Asked on May 28th, 2015 on DUI/DWI - Wisconsin
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If you receive a DUI in one state will it show up in another? In the first one I refused the breathalyzer and in the second state I blew a .170. Will court know? When the officer ran my background it states that there is a prior!
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Yes, all states share DUI conviction information with each other, so your home state will know that you received a DUI in another state, and the prosecutor will use the prior DUI conviction to enhance the sentencing for the current DUI.
Answered on Jun 03rd, 2015 at 8:07 PM
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OVI is a broader statute than DUI. O stands for Operating and can be anything concerning control of the car. Driving is driving. Yes. Probably.
Answered on Jun 03rd, 2015 at 8:07 PM
They could, depending on which state. The systems of certain states are better connected. You need to hire a DUI specialist, and do it soon because you have only 10 days to save your license.
Answered on Jun 03rd, 2015 at 8:07 PM
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Sometimes the police or district attorney will not find a DUI in another state. You will know on your court date what you are being charged with. Most likely if your OVI was within the last 10 years, you will be charged with a SECOND DUI here in California.
Answered on Jun 03rd, 2015 at 8:07 PM
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Most states have a reciprocity agreement where DMV records and convictions are shared. It will most likely show up as a prior.
Answered on Jun 03rd, 2015 at 8:07 PM
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Yes, it will show up.
Answered on Jun 03rd, 2015 at 8:07 PM
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The various states share data and will know about all of you prior record. Get an attorney, this is very serious and could be jail, community service, license revocation, interlocks, fines and costs.
Answered on Jun 03rd, 2015 at 8:07 PM
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I think your question shows you know the answer. Most states share that information on a central federal registry. You can help yourself, and reduce the penalty, by entering some kind of treatment program for substance abuse. Good Luck.
Answered on Jun 03rd, 2015 at 8:06 PM