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DUI/DWI
Florida
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Discuss with your attorney ASAP. Some out of state DUI convictions are not usable against you.
They can treat it as a 2nd ovi; stiffer penalties and jail time; you need to hire a lawyer who handles criminal matters like me; or if you have no... Read More
Depends on the Judge. Speak to a local attorney ASAP who is familiar with your Judge.
Depends on your local States Attorney Office and their policy. Generally the Statute of Limitations is two years.
You can surrender in any county but the jurisdiction lies in the county that issued the warrant. You will have to make an appearance there at some... Read More
Not an automatic conviction but Florida has a rule that if a person is in "Actual physical control" of a vehicle, operating or parked, the person may... Read More
Not enough info to give you a solid answer...what court, judge & prosecutor is involved...how old each prior offense is...numerous other factors,... Read More
Not enough information to give an answer. Discuss your situation with your attorney or Public Defender.
Impossible to speculate as to what another State/ Prosecutor will do. There is a maximum statutory hold in Florida, if state #2 does not come for him... Read More
Depends on the state. IN Florida if this is #2 within 5 years there is a mandatory 10 days in jail.
Contact an attorney in the location that issued the citation. Whether you appear live depends on the Judge.
Depends upon the Agreement you signed. Check the papers.
Depends on what the warrant is for, ask DMV by phone.
Contact the court that issued the warrant. They are the only entity that can close the matter. Statute of limitations does not apply as to a warrant.
Only a lawyer licensed to practise in the state where the arrest occurred can advise you. The laws differ state by state. So find a lawyer in that... Read More
Depends on your local policy. Call them or show up.
If you have an attorney talk to them, some Judges make provisions for out of state citizens. If no attorney the Judges policy will control. Some are... Read More
Not enough information to answer. Some jurisdictions use "constructive possession" to charge the passenger.
Unless you are convicted Florida does not care where you live. ( Florida issues DUI citations to tourists all the time). You must be available for... Read More
Anything is "possible" ; any reduction must be approved by the States Attorney and the Judge. All have their own policies.
It depends on your Judge, some allow, some do not. Discuss with your attorney; some Judges make clearing up old charges a term of your probation.
Learn to bicycle? Not sure I understand the question. If charges are pending retain an attorney, If you have been convicted comply with the decision... Read More
Too many variables to answer here. Trust your attorney or hire one you do trust.
Any sanction always depends on the Judge. In my jurisdiction 30 days in the county jail is not unusual.