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Recent Legal Answers

What can I do if my roommate may be going to jail for awhile and I can't pay the rent on my own?

Answered 12 years and 2 months ago by Michael J. Breczinski (Unclaimed Profile)   |   6 Answers   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
Either find the money or find a new room.
Either find the money or find a new room.

Can we get our money back if an attorney did not do the job properly?

Answered 12 years and 2 months ago by Mr. Robert E McCall (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
Contact the Florida Bar, they have a fee dispute resolution program.
Contact the Florida Bar, they have a fee dispute resolution program.

What could happen to his driver’s license and in court if he now was in a minor accident and they found a cooler with open containers in his trunk?

Answered 12 years and 2 months ago by Michael J. Breczinski (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
The containers were in his trunk so it is probably not a crime.
The containers were in his trunk so it is probably not a crime.

i am on disability and i applied for a public defender i was told i didnt quailify.i cant afford a lawyer what do i do

Answered 12 years and 2 months ago by Mr. Michael Todd Hampton (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
If you did not qualify for a public defender, you will have no choice but to hire a lawyer or to represent yourself. It is generally not advisable to represent yourself. You may be able to afford a lawyer, some are cheaper than others.
If you did not qualify for a public defender, you will have no choice but to hire a lawyer or to represent yourself. It is generally not advisable to... Read More

DUI offenses

Answered 12 years and 2 months ago by attorney Mr. Evan Austin Watson   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
Your Georgia probation could revoke the balance of your probation- meaing you go to jail- based on a second DUI arrest.  Probation starts the day you enter your plea.  10 months is very unusual.  Its almost always a 12 month sentence.
Your Georgia probation could revoke the balance of your probation- meaing you go to jail- based on a second DUI arrest.  Probation starts the... Read More

Can we get arrested for DUI if we are already inside the house?

Answered 12 years and 2 months ago by Mr. John A. O'Leary (Unclaimed Profile)   |   7 Answers   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
Need an attorney to file motions based on evidence s/he receives in discovery. Sounds like ID by driver is key issue. Call attorney for free consultation.
Need an attorney to file motions based on evidence s/he receives in discovery. Sounds like ID by driver is key issue. Call attorney for free... Read More

I have a DUI 3rd. Blew high

Answered 12 years and 2 months ago by attorney Steven P. Berne   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
You will need to hire an attorney and expert witness who can explain the high BAC.   Steven Berne, Esq. (404) 881-5335 bernelaw.com
You will need to hire an attorney and expert witness who can explain the high BAC.   Steven Berne, Esq. (404) 881-5335 bernelaw.com

Can I get a DUI conviction sealed in Rabun County? It has been 4 years. Thank you.

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by attorney Mr. Evan Austin Watson   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
DUI convictions are forever.  Under Georgia law, DUIs do not get expunged, removed from your record, or go away.  Georgia even prohibits First Offender for being used on DUI arrests.
DUI convictions are forever.  Under Georgia law, DUIs do not get expunged, removed from your record, or go away.  Georgia even prohibits... Read More

What happens in court if you are arrested for driving without a license and you have a DUI?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by Michael J. Breczinski (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
Well is the DUI why your license is suspended? Can you get your license back? These things make a difference. I need to know more.
Well is the DUI why your license is suspended? Can you get your license back? These things make a difference. I need to know more.

girl got a dui but hasn't been contacted

Answered 12 years and 4 months ago by attorney Steven P. Berne   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
She can call the solicitor's office to get an update. Also, you can hire an attorney to enforce her rights.   Steven Berne, Esq. (404) 881-5335 bernelaw.com
She can call the solicitor's office to get an update. Also, you can hire an attorney to enforce her rights.   Steven Berne, Esq. (404)... Read More

How much trouble could an underaged, sober minor get into if he transports a drunk minor with an empty, open bottle?

Answered 12 years and 4 months ago by Thomas Corcoran Phipps (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
Probably not much. The person with the alcoholic beverage would have a legal problem.
Probably not much. The person with the alcoholic beverage would have a legal problem.

What is he looking at if he was charged with a second DUI?

Answered 12 years and 4 months ago by Michael J. Breczinski (Unclaimed Profile)   |   6 Answers   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
Probably some jail time and revocation of his license.
Probably some jail time and revocation of his license.

Can I be charged with a DUI if I testify at someone else's trial that I was driving the vehicle before we crashed?

Answered 12 years and 4 months ago by Michael J. Breczinski (Unclaimed Profile)   |   7 Answers   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
If they never tested you and can't prove that you were drunk, then the answer is no. I would need to know all the facts in the matter and what the police know in order to answer this question.
If they never tested you and can't prove that you were drunk, then the answer is no. I would need to know all the facts in the matter and what the... Read More

If a company wants a 10-year background check, does the BCI go by date of arrest or the year of arrest?

Answered 12 years and 5 months ago by Thomas Corcoran Phipps (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
You will h to get whatever record is available from the records department. In Missouri, there is no BCI, you would get the record from your local sheriff.
You will h to get whatever record is available from the records department. In Missouri, there is no BCI, you would get the record from your local... Read More

What am I facing for second DUI and assault on a peace officer?

Answered 12 years and 5 months ago by Thomas Corcoran Phipps (Unclaimed Profile)   |   6 Answers   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
You can be sentenced anywhere from probation to the maximum sentence allowed under the ordinance or statute. You need to retain an attorney who handles criminal case.
You can be sentenced anywhere from probation to the maximum sentence allowed under the ordinance or statute. You need to retain an attorney who... Read More

How likely is it that I can avoid anymore jail time for a first offense OWI?

Answered 12 years and 5 months ago by Thomas Corcoran Phipps (Unclaimed Profile)   |   6 Answers   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
If you have a good record, the judge will probably place you on probation and order you to take alcohol/drug education classes.
If you have a good record, the judge will probably place you on probation and order you to take alcohol/drug education classes.

Can requirements for getting your license back after a DUI go void?

Answered 12 years and 5 months ago by Michael J. Breczinski (Unclaimed Profile)   |   6 Answers   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
Go to the DMV and ask what they want to get the license back.
Go to the DMV and ask what they want to get the license back.

How long do I have to wait to apply for my license, after getting my permit and after a revocation?

Answered 12 years and 5 months ago by Michael J. Breczinski (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
Ask the DMV. They will tell you.
Ask the DMV. They will tell you.

How do I fight the ticket I got for minor possession of alcohol and possession of marijuana?

Answered 12 years and 5 months ago by Michael J. Nichols (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
Get a good attorney.
Get a good attorney.
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