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Does a marijuana offense add to a DUI? How?

Answered 10 years and 10 months ago by John F. Brennan (Unclaimed Profile)   |   8 Answers   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
I cannot understand your question. Is there a second driving charge based on drugs? Engage an attorney now with the details on both charges
I cannot understand your question. Is there a second driving charge based on drugs? Engage an attorney now with the details on both charges

Can I be forced to undergo a breathalyzer test without an attorney?

Answered 11 years and 3 months ago by Alexis Anne Plunkett (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
You have no right for an attorney to be present at the administration of a Breathalyzer or the gathering of a blood sample.
You have no right for an attorney to be present at the administration of a Breathalyzer or the gathering of a blood sample.

Will it help a suspicion of DUI charge if my husband was not read his Miranda Rights?

Answered 11 years and 4 months ago by James Edward Smith (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
Don't need Miranda rights if there is no interrogation.
Don't need Miranda rights if there is no interrogation.

Can someone who was charged with felony possession of marijuana, but was never convicted still buy guns?

Answered 11 years and 6 months ago by Alexis Anne Plunkett (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
A misdemeanor conviction does not affect your ability to own a gun.
A misdemeanor conviction does not affect your ability to own a gun.

how long does a department have to turn in a ticket

Answered 11 years and 7 months ago by attorney Ross C. Goodman   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
Generally, tickets are forwarded to the Court system shortly after they are issued.  If it is not appearing on the Court website then contact the information desk to check on the status of the next court date.
Generally, tickets are forwarded to the Court system shortly after they are issued.  If it is not appearing on the Court website then contact... Read More

How long does a DUI stay on your record?

Answered 11 years and 10 months ago by James Edward Smith (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
7 years
7 years

Is it legal for my wife to be charged with DUI if she’s already in my drive way?

Answered 12 years ago by Jeff Fengcheng Yeh (Unclaimed Profile)   |   9 Answers   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
She needs to hire a DUI specialist, and do it soon because she has only 10 days to save her license.
She needs to hire a DUI specialist, and do it soon because she has only 10 days to save her license.

Is it legal for my wife to be charged with DUI if she’s already in my drive way?

Answered 12 years ago by Mr. Robert E McCall (Unclaimed Profile)   |   9 Answers   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
She is SOL.
She is SOL.

Can I still get in trouble for drunk driving if cops never arrived on the scene?

Answered 12 years ago by Francis John Cowhig (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
Probably not if there is no evidence of you being drunk at the time of the accident such as field sobriety tests, Breathalyzer results or blood tests showing your blood alcohol ratio.
Probably not if there is no evidence of you being drunk at the time of the accident such as field sobriety tests, Breathalyzer results or blood tests... Read More

Should I turn myself in for a failure to appear for a 3rd DUI that's been putting off for trail since 2011 while I try to finish my dual major?

Answered 12 years ago by Michael J. Breczinski (Unclaimed Profile)   |   6 Answers   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
Yes you should get a lawyer and turn yourself in.
Yes you should get a lawyer and turn yourself in.

Can I drive without a breathalyzer in the U.S.A if in Canada I am required to have one in my car?

Answered 12 years ago by James Edward Smith (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
Of course the court is going to expect you to have it even if you're driving in a foreign country.
Of course the court is going to expect you to have it even if you're driving in a foreign country.

Can I travel with a misdemeanor warrant?

Answered 12 years and a month ago by Jeff Fengcheng Yeh (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
You should hire a lawyer to go to court to recall the warrant. A lawyer can do this without you present, so it is less risky for you.
You should hire a lawyer to go to court to recall the warrant. A lawyer can do this without you present, so it is less risky for you.

If I got arrested then went to court and plead not guilty but missed my next court date for trial is a warrant issued?

Answered 12 years and 2 months ago by Michael J. Breczinski (Unclaimed Profile)   |   6 Answers   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
Yes there would be a warrant for your arrest. You have to go to court and see what can be worked out. Get a lawyer to help you.
Yes there would be a warrant for your arrest. You have to go to court and see what can be worked out. Get a lawyer to help you.

Can you get court mandated relapse prevention classes transferred from one state to another?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by James Edward Smith (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
Usually you can but you need to check with your Judge.
Usually you can but you need to check with your Judge.

How do we know whether or not he was charged with a DUI?

Answered 12 years and 4 months ago by Alexis Anne Plunkett (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
He will receive a summons in the mail if he is charged at a later date.
He will receive a summons in the mail if he is charged at a later date.
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