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If I had to go to jail for a dui in greene county, but I did not go. What happens?

Answered 6 years and a month ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
There is a warrant outstanding for your arrest. If you get stopped again and the warrant shows up, then you will be sent to jail to serve the full sentence of 11 months and 29 days and not just the jail time that you were suppose to serve.
There is a warrant outstanding for your arrest. If you get stopped again and the warrant shows up, then you will be sent to jail to serve the full... Read More

Towed my vehicle for 15 year old DUI

Answered 6 years and 3 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
You need to contact whatever agency towed your car and speak ask it how to get your car back.
You need to contact whatever agency towed your car and speak ask it how to get your car back.

Dui

Answered 6 years and 5 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
Yeah, especially if they get arrested again for DUI and/or is involved in an accident.
Yeah, especially if they get arrested again for DUI and/or is involved in an accident.

I dont live in Tennessee any more but got a DUI there I live in Cleveland Ohio for last two years what can be done a out my LICENSE here.

Answered 6 years and 7 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
You will have to ask that question of the drivers license department in Ohio.
You will have to ask that question of the drivers license department in Ohio.

I need to find out about a 2nd appearance on a dui case

Answered 6 years and 8 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
Yes it can be continued if the judge approves it.
Yes it can be continued if the judge approves it.

How much will it cost to have a court order pull to find out how long your probation

Answered 7 years and 3 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
Ask your probation officer how long the probation is for.
Ask your probation officer how long the probation is for.

Ive been convicted for 3rd dui in august. Well my probation officer says i have a court date the sixth of december dor them to be a HTO.

Answered 7 years and 3 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
Not sure where you live but call me if you want to hire an attorney to defend you.
Not sure where you live but call me if you want to hire an attorney to defend you.

How do I get a certified copy of a court disposition for a conviction and/or a copy of the paperwork for disciplinary related sanctions.

Answered 7 years and 7 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
Contact the clerk of the court where the conviction occurred and you should be able to get those documents by email or mail after paying whatever fee they charge.
Contact the clerk of the court where the conviction occurred and you should be able to get those documents by email or mail after paying whatever fee... Read More

How would I get my civil rights back after a criminal conviction?

Answered 7 years and 7 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
You would need an attorney in whatever state that you were convicted in to answer that question.
You would need an attorney in whatever state that you were convicted in to answer that question.

is it a limitations to a dui once you have been arrested and gone before judge and been to court five times with witnesses

Answered 7 years and 7 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
If you are asking is there a limit on how many times your case can be continued before dismissed, the answer is no.
If you are asking is there a limit on how many times your case can be continued before dismissed, the answer is no.

Had two dui in michigan in 2004. Lived in Bristol tn for last ten years. Have not had a license since 2004 suspension. What is best way to fix this.

Answered 7 years and 10 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
You would need to contact the  tennessee department of safety to find out what you need to do to get a drivers license.
You would need to contact the  tennessee department of safety to find out what you need to do to get a drivers license.

I was pulled over on my boat that I was not even driving by TN wildlife in May 2017. I blew a 0.00 and now the cop bllod test . false arrest recourse

Answered 8 years and 5 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
I would suggest that you wait until the toxicology report comes back.
I would suggest that you wait until the toxicology report comes back.

Need license to get back-and-forth from work

Answered 8 years and 5 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
Tennessee does not have a hardship license. You have to apply for a restricted license.
Tennessee does not have a hardship license. You have to apply for a restricted license.

How was I able to receive my license

Answered 8 years and 9 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
I have no idea. If you really want to know then contact the Department of Safety.
I have no idea. If you really want to know then contact the Department of Safety.

I got put on probation for my DUI but my probation it was done 2 weeks ago in my probation violate me for not taking my classes or doing my community

Answered 8 years and 9 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
I can not tell you what to expect but I would suggest that you follow your PO's advice and get everything done before you go back to court.
I can not tell you what to expect but I would suggest that you follow your PO's advice and get everything done before you go back to court.

Missing money from impounded car; should I withdraw complaint?

Answered 8 years and 10 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
Only you know if the money was there or not. I do not give advice on personal decisions.
Only you know if the money was there or not. I do not give advice on personal decisions.

I was the passenger and we slid at an off ramp while raining and struck another car. No One went to the hosp. I was charged with dui by consent.

Answered 8 years and 11 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
You need to contact a DUI/DWI attorney in your county to represent you.
You need to contact a DUI/DWI attorney in your county to represent you.

She just left work, was pulled over for buying a single beer, not opened. Have officer's name. Made her sit on front bu

Answered 9 years ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
It is not wrong if she in convicted of the crimes with which she is charged. You need to consult with an attorney in your area to represent her if you feel that she was not guilty of the charges.
It is not wrong if she in convicted of the crimes with which she is charged. You need to consult with an attorney in your area to represent her if... Read More

She just left work, didn't offer breathalyzer, she was pulled over for buying a single beer, not opened. Have officer's name. Made her sit on front bu

Answered 9 years ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
What is the question?
What is the question?

Can a dui guilty plea be appealed or reversed if my atty did not explain the full impact and my BAC < .08?

Answered 9 years ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
If your case was disposed of in General Sessions Court, then you had 10 days starting the day after the disposition to file a notice of appeal. After that, the conviction is final.
If your case was disposed of in General Sessions Court, then you had 10 days starting the day after the disposition to file a notice of appeal. After... Read More

Can confiscated evidence be returned after case is resolved?

Answered 9 years ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
You need to contact the District Attorneys Office to ask if it can be returned.
You need to contact the District Attorneys Office to ask if it can be returned.

Im really lost in what to do suspended out of Arkansas have been now for 10 years Fines no problem its the community service being I live in TN

Answered 9 years and a month ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
I did not see a question in what you wrote.
I did not see a question in what you wrote.

In Tennessee, can a person be charged with dui after his mother asked that he be taken off the road, for medical assistance due to NOT taking his pres

Answered 9 years and a month ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
A mother asking that her son/daughter being taken off the road is irrelevant. This merely establishes probably cause for the stop.  Once the officer makes the stop, the only issue when being charged with DUI is whether the drivers ability to operate a vehicle was impaired by alcohol and/or drugs.... Read More
A mother asking that her son/daughter being taken off the road is irrelevant. This merely establishes probably cause for the stop.  Once... Read More

DUI TRIAL

Answered 9 years and 9 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
You need to address this question to your attorney.
You need to address this question to your attorney.

How would I obtain a glucose test taken by EMS?

Answered 10 years and 2 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
Since the legal topic area is indicated above as "DUI" I am assuming based upon your question  that you have been charged with DUI, that a blood test was taken and you want the results of the blood test. That information is within the control of the police/DA. Each county is different in how they handle providing the results of blood tests to defendants. As a general rule my experience has been that if your case is still in General Sessions Court and they intend to use the results of the blood test at the preliminary hearing to get your case bound over to the grand jury, then they wiii   provide the results in General Sessions Court. If you plead guilty in General Sessions Court or waived the preliminary hearing and it was bound over to the grand jury without a preliminary hearing, then the lawyer is correct that you will not see the results of the blood test until the discovery process in criminal circuit court.... Read More
Since the legal topic area is indicated above as "DUI" I am assuming based upon your question  that you have been charged with DUI, that a... Read More
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