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Is it possible for them to charge me later after I ran my car in to a light pole?

Answered 9 years and 3 months ago by attorney Jason William Savela   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
Possible if they have evidence you were drinking and driving.
Possible if they have evidence you were drinking and driving.

Am I still responsible for the storage fees, because they refused to release my car?

Answered 9 years and 3 months ago by Jeff Fengcheng Yeh (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
Show your title to the PD to get a signed release, which you bring to the tow yard.
Show your title to the PD to get a signed release, which you bring to the tow yard.

Can I buy a gun if I got 4 DUIs?

Answered 9 years and 3 months ago by Edward Jerome Blum (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
If one is a felony then no. Otherwise yes.
If one is a felony then no. Otherwise yes.

Can I buy a gun if I got 4 DUIs?

Answered 9 years and 3 months ago by Jeff Fengcheng Yeh (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
Consider hiring a lawyer and getting them expunged (when your probation ends).
Consider hiring a lawyer and getting them expunged (when your probation ends).

Does a DUI show up on background check for employment?

Answered 9 years and 3 months ago by Francis John Cowhig (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
It can depending on how in-depth the background check is.
It can depending on how in-depth the background check is.

Is it illegal to shoot my firearm on his property if land owner is on probation?

Answered 9 years and 3 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
Have him call his probation officer. That will answer the question.
Have him call his probation officer. That will answer the question.

Am I allowed to drive using my order of reinstatement as my license until I can get my physical license next week?

Answered 9 years and 3 months ago by Edward Jerome Blum (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
You are technically legal to drive. You will have problems if you are pulled over.
You are technically legal to drive. You will have problems if you are pulled over.

Can he be charged with a DUI if he wasn't the one driving at the time?

Answered 9 years and 3 months ago by Jeff Fengcheng Yeh (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
Yes it is admissible in court. He needs to hire a DUI specialist, and do it fast because he has only 10 days to save his license.
Yes it is admissible in court. He needs to hire a DUI specialist, and do it fast because he has only 10 days to save his license.

How much time to expect for a DUI charge and VOP?

Answered 9 years and 3 months ago by Mr. Robert E McCall (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
Not enough information to respond to, but yes, I recommend an attorney.
Not enough information to respond to, but yes, I recommend an attorney.

Is it legal to be charged a fourth DUI then later be charged with fifth or sixth?

Answered 9 years and 4 months ago by Atty. Richard B. Jacobson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
There is nothing illegal in a prosecutor taking that kind of action so long as she or he does so sufficiently in advance of trial. Jeopardy does not attach until a jury is sworn.
There is nothing illegal in a prosecutor taking that kind of action so long as she or he does so sufficiently in advance of trial. Jeopardy does not... Read More

Why won’t they give me a misdemeanor with injury instead of a felony for a first time offense?

Answered 9 years and 4 months ago by Francis John Cowhig (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
DUI's involving injuries are always classified and filed as felonies. The GBI will have to be proven at trial and the medical reports will determine whether or not the woman has broken bones.
DUI's involving injuries are always classified and filed as felonies. The GBI will have to be proven at trial and the medical reports will determine... Read More

Why won’t they give me a misdemeanor with injury instead of a felony for a first time offense?

Answered 9 years and 4 months ago by Jeff Fengcheng Yeh (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
You should consider hiring a DUI specialist to take over. Your current PD keeps waving time and appears to be doing no investigations and is probably unwilling/unable to proceed to trial. You get what you pay for.
You should consider hiring a DUI specialist to take over. Your current PD keeps waving time and appears to be doing no investigations and is probably... Read More

Can they suspend my license twice for the same incident and is that even legal?

Answered 9 years and 4 months ago by Jeff Fengcheng Yeh (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
Yes they can. Remember the court case is independent of the DMV hearing, so technically you can get suspended twice for the same incident.
Yes they can. Remember the court case is independent of the DMV hearing, so technically you can get suspended twice for the same incident.

What happens in a bench warrant for driving without a license but I have my license as of now?

Answered 9 years and 4 months ago by Francis John Cowhig (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
The bench-warrant will not go away and need to be taken care of immediately before you are arrested. I suggest that you consult with an experienced criminal defense attorney asap and get the warrant recalled.
The bench-warrant will not go away and need to be taken care of immediately before you are arrested. I suggest that you consult with an experienced... Read More

What do I do if I asked for 1 extension for ham program and just enrolled but was put on a waiting list so I need another extension?

Answered 9 years and 4 months ago by Jeff Fengcheng Yeh (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
You should hire a lawyer to go to court to get the extension. A lawyer can do this without you present if the underlying charge is a misdemeanor, so it doesn't turn into a warrant when the deadline is missed.
You should hire a lawyer to go to court to get the extension. A lawyer can do this without you present if the underlying charge is a misdemeanor, so... Read More

What do I do if I asked for 1 extension for ham program and just enrolled but was put on a waiting list so I need another extension?

Answered 9 years and 4 months ago by Edward Jerome Blum (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
Show the court you're enrolled.
Show the court you're enrolled.

If I have a DUI and my friend is driving their car and I am in the car with them, do I get charged for another DUI?

Answered 9 years and 4 months ago by Francis John Cowhig (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
Only the driver gets a DUI, but depending on how drunk you, the passenger, are, you could be cited for public intoxication.
Only the driver gets a DUI, but depending on how drunk you, the passenger, are, you could be cited for public intoxication.

If I have a DUI and my friend is driving their car and I am in the car with them, do I get charged for another DUI?

Answered 9 years and 4 months ago by Jeff Fengcheng Yeh (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
No.
No.

Can I suppress that statement of being a coerced drunken statement since it is the only evidence against me?

Answered 9 years and 4 months ago by Francis John Cowhig (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
The fact that you admitted to driving there earlier, in and of itself may not be enough to convict you of DUI. The D.A. would have to prove that you were legally intoxicated when you were driving, which may be difficult to do. I suggest that you contact an experienced criminal defense attorney for a face-to-face consultation and give him/her all of the facts surrounding your arrest.... Read More
The fact that you admitted to driving there earlier, in and of itself may not be enough to convict you of DUI. The D.A. would have to prove that you... Read More

If someone has a warrant for a DUI in another state, what do you suggest they do to resolve it as soon as possible?

Answered 9 years and 4 months ago by Jeff Fengcheng Yeh (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 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 if the underlying charge is a misdemeanor. Then the case can go forward (without you present).
You should hire a lawyer to go to court to recall the warrant. A lawyer can do this without you present if the underlying charge is a misdemeanor.... Read More

What are my options at this point if I do want to pay the fine with my taxes, that would actually benefit me, but I do not want a warrant issued?

Answered 9 years and 4 months ago by Jeff Fengcheng Yeh (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  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 if the underlying charge is a misdemeanor, so it is less risky for you. Once the warrant is recalled, the lawyer can then request an extension for you.
You should hire a lawyer to go to court to recall the warrant. A lawyer can do this without you present if the underlying charge is a misdemeanor, so... Read More

Is the suspension valid in my state if charge was in another state?

Answered 9 years and 4 months ago by Mr. Robert W. Eutsler (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
Check Texas DPS eligibility website.
Check Texas DPS eligibility website.

What happens if I got arrested for DUI and I’m on a temporary license?

Answered 9 years and 4 months ago by Jeff Fengcheng Yeh (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
You need to hire a DUI specialist, and do it soon because you have only 10 days to save your license.
You need to hire a DUI specialist, and do it soon because you have only 10 days to save your license.

What happens if I got arrested for DUI and I’m on a temporary license?

Answered 9 years and 4 months ago by Edward Jerome Blum (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
Your temporary license may be suspended if you don't fight it.
Your temporary license may be suspended if you don't fight it.

Is there anything that can be done to prevent him from going to jail by his next court date for a DUI that is this month?

Answered 9 years and 4 months ago by Francis John Cowhig (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
He needs to hire an experienced attorney.
He needs to hire an experienced attorney.
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