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Am I looking at jail time for 1st DUI and 2 grossly aggravated factors?

Answered 12 years and 9 months ago by Geoffrey MacLaren Yaryan (Unclaimed Profile)   |   8 Answers   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
If may have a lot to do with what county the court is in. Here in Riverside county you would probably get in an electronic monitoring program (house arrest) or a weekend work program. Anywhere from 3 to 10 days. That is if there is no filing regarding the minor. Didn't he tell them he had not been in your car while you were driving?... Read More
If may have a lot to do with what county the court is in. Here in Riverside county you would probably get in an electronic monitoring program... Read More

Could the results of my DUI be suppressed if the arresting officer never read me or allowed me to read my Implied Consent Rights?

Answered 12 years and 9 months ago by Jeff Fengcheng Yeh (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
You need to hire a DUI specialist. You are right near the borderline, and it would be a waste for you to plead to a DUI.
You need to hire a DUI specialist. You are right near the borderline, and it would be a waste for you to plead to a DUI.

If I pleaded no contest to a marijuana DUI on May 22, 2013, can I appeal?

Answered 12 years and 9 months ago by Michael J. Breczinski (Unclaimed Profile)   |   12 Answers   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
If you were not sentenced then you can ask to withdraw your plea. the court MAY grant it.
If you were not sentenced then you can ask to withdraw your plea. the court MAY grant it.

Can a law enforcement legally make me go to the hospital for a blood test to test my alcohol level?

Answered 12 years and 10 months ago by Hudson Thomas Bair (Unclaimed Profile)   |   6 Answers   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
If you were lawfully arrested for DUI you must provide a sample of your blood or breath under the "implied consent" statute. If you decide not to provide a sample of your blood or breath you may be charged with a "refusal" which carries additional punishment. The law has recently been clarified by the United States Supreme Court to require a warrant to draw blood in a refusal situation, unless certain criteria make getting a warrant difficult or time consuming. You need to discuss your case with a DUI attorney familiar with the warrant policy for the county where you were arrested.... Read More
If you were lawfully arrested for DUI you must provide a sample of your blood or breath under the "implied consent" statute. If you decide not to... Read More

Does the suspension start now or when I got the ticket and how can they wait so long to give me a letter about it?

Answered 12 years and 11 months ago by John F. Brennan (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
If you have questions, you should engage an attorney and provide them the details of your situation. I would have to know many additional thanks prior to the time that I could give you an opinion about your situation.
If you have questions, you should engage an attorney and provide them the details of your situation. I would have to know many additional thanks... Read More

If my blood drug test already resulted to negative, can they still take it somewhere else to be retested?

Answered 12 years and 11 months ago by Hudson Thomas Bair (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
If your blood was sent to another laboratory and the results have not yet been returned there are two different paths you should consider. If you are currently in court on your case you should consider pulling your time waiver and setting your case for trial (especially if you KNOW there is something in your blood that will improve the prosecution's case), if your case hasn't been filed, keep your fingers crossed that the results don't come back until after July 17, 2013 when the statute of limitations for misdemeanor prosecutions expires. You should discuss this with your lawyer, if you don't have a lawyer, you need to consider hiring a DUI defense attorney, there are some facts that should help you get a good result.... Read More
If your blood was sent to another laboratory and the results have not yet been returned there are two different paths you should consider. If you... Read More

What can I do if I was charged with DUI under 21?

Answered 13 years ago by Michael J. Breczinski (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
Well I will tell you to get into an alcohol abuse program. Since you keep getting into trouble over alcohol you are an alcoholic. Get treatment up front and it will help with any plea bargaining or sentencing.
Well I will tell you to get into an alcohol abuse program. Since you keep getting into trouble over alcohol you are an alcoholic. Get treatment up... Read More

Will I lose my license for first time DUI?

Answered 13 years and a month ago by Michael J. Breczinski (Unclaimed Profile)   |   13 Answers   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
First of all get a lawyer. There may be a way to fight it. . Maybe there can be something worked out to a lesser charge. The suspension is based on your driving record.
First of all get a lawyer. There may be a way to fight it. . Maybe there can be something worked out to a lesser charge. The suspension is based on... Read More

Will a judge show leniency because of the time gap?

Answered 13 years and a month ago by Atty. Robert J. Sisson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
Perhaps. It should be mentioned. But you should have the assistance of an attorney.
Perhaps. It should be mentioned. But you should have the assistance of an attorney.

What will happen if I got a DUI over a year ago and was supposed to go to alcohol classes but couldn’t afford it because I was not working?

Answered 13 years and 2 months ago by John F. Brennan (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
For failure to comply with sentence the normal response of the court is jail time.
For failure to comply with sentence the normal response of the court is jail time.

What is my best defense for this second DUI if I was never in possession of the keys?

Answered 13 years and 2 months ago by Michael J. Nichols (Unclaimed Profile)   |   9 Answers   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
Lack of operating but it's not as simple as that. Contact a qualified DUI attorney.
Lack of operating but it's not as simple as that. Contact a qualified DUI attorney.

Can the officer ticket the driver for DUI?

Answered 13 years and 2 months ago by Jeff Fengcheng Yeh (Unclaimed Profile)   |   6 Answers   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
Of course he can. What you mentioned has no bearing on whether a cop can or cannot cite someone for DUI. If the objective symptoms of intoxication are there, a DUI investigation will follow, sometimes leading to arrest.
Of course he can. What you mentioned has no bearing on whether a cop can or cannot cite someone for DUI. If the objective symptoms of intoxication... Read More

I was convicted of DWI #4 I went to prison and completed a 6 month satp program can I get my license reinstated?

Answered 13 years and 2 months ago by Jeff Fengcheng Yeh (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
Not until you complete the required alcohol program.
Not until you complete the required alcohol program.

I was convicted of DWI #4 I went to prison and completed a 6 month satp program can I get my license reinstated?

Answered 13 years and 2 months ago by Michael J. Breczinski (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
Only after a number of years of sobriety. Your license has been revoked, that means there is no license to get back.
Only after a number of years of sobriety. Your license has been revoked, that means there is no license to get back.

What is the best course of action if boyfriend recently was pulled over for DWLS and his license has been suspended due to a past DUI?

Answered 13 years and 2 months ago by Gary Moore (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
He is facing an additional license suspension of at least a year. It seems to me that his circumstances of being qualified to reinstate his license could be used by an attorney who is sufficiently skillful.
He is facing an additional license suspension of at least a year. It seems to me that his circumstances of being qualified to reinstate his license... Read More

How much time in jail or prison am I facing for another DWI?

Answered 13 years and 2 months ago by Jeff Fengcheng Yeh (Unclaimed Profile)   |   6 Answers   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
You're probably looking at a felony this time. You better hire a DUI specialist, or else you can probably say hello to state prison.
You're probably looking at a felony this time. You better hire a DUI specialist, or else you can probably say hello to state prison.

Will a judge stay and impose my-one year Huber sentence to stay home with my newborn daughter?

Answered 13 years and 6 months ago by Atty. Robert J. Sisson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
Under the new owi laws, that went in to effect in 2010, most judges are ordering prison for a 5th owi instead of county jail. While anything is possible, I would think that imposing and staying the jail is extremely unlikely. You need to hire a good atty if you don’t have one yet. The stakes are much too high to try to do it yourself.... Read More
Under the new owi laws, that went in to effect in 2010, most judges are ordering prison for a 5th owi instead of county jail. While anything is... Read More

If I got my second DUI (both in my car) will I lose my CDL permanently?

Answered 13 years and 6 months ago by Atty. Robert J. Sisson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
Typically I lose. Your cdl license for one year. On a first owi conviction and for life on a second owi. You should hire a qualified atty in this area and be prepared to go to trial if you have to.
Typically I lose. Your cdl license for one year. On a first owi conviction and for life on a second owi. You should hire a qualified atty in this... Read More
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