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I've searched all over google and can't find out exactly what a "trial call" is. Does this mean my case is going to trial? This is in Florida by the way. And yes, I'm going to call my lawyer to get more info, but this is really stressing me out just want some answers now. I don't want to go to trial and I was never advised of anything. After the first arraignment it went to a "docket sounding" and was that for like the past 4 months(kept getting continued).
This means that your case is going to trial but the exact time isn't known yet. Judges have many cases and it is...
I have no other prior convictions.
You could do jail time, but it is unlikely- that is assuming that there was not an accident, minor children in the car,...
2010: (DUI) that got reduced to a RECKLESS DRIVING. 2012: PETIT THEFT charge less than $100-- put on 6 month probation which he paid off but is still on. 2012: DUI (sleeping in car parked next to his house did not take any sobriety tests)-- arrested with $1000 bond but Widman act prevents bail because of VIOLATION OF PROBATION. He is still currently in custody with a trial date for the DUI charge but not the VOP charge yet because he is waiting to be transferred to the original county that ordered the probation. Probable outcomes with or without a criminal defense lawyer?
He is facing a maximum of 180 days on the DUI and 60 days on the petit theft. He needs a lawyer. Schedule a free...
I was in a car accident, don't even remember it, only being taken to the ER. I had two beers two hours earlier. While at the ER the police read me my rights but did not arrest me. They told me of informed consent and asked for a blood test. I requested to confer with a lawyer several times as I had some confidential questions to ask before submitting my blood, but was refused. I never refused my blood. I also believe I had a concussion so I wanted an advocate there for me as I was lucid, but my information processing skills were not sharp. I have read that you have 20-30 minutes to contact a lawyer after being read informed consent., and I was wondering if that is true and if I should have been given a lawyer. I was mirandized. I gave them my blood anyway but was concerned with the process
The third district court of appeals has ruled that a person does not have a right to an attorney prior to deciding...
I keep hearing different answers on this...I've heard that while the court may not order an ignition interlock device, that recently the DMV has begun requiring ALL refusals (or blowing over .08) cases to get an ignition interlock device for like 6 months or something. I've already asked my attorney and he says he doubts I'll need to get an ignition interlock device, but a friend of mine said her brother's attorney said the same thing to him, and though he wasn't ordered by the court system to get one, he had to through the DMV in order to get his license/restricted license back.
DMV only requires the interlock device on a 1st time DUI if the blow is over a .15. It can still be imposed through...
I would just like some clarification. I understand there are two types of restricted licenses, a business purpose only and a hardship? I think that's it. I understand you can drive to and from work, to and from any doctors visits, to and from school, but am confused about the "catch all provision" I keep reading about. Are you allowed to drive to the grocery store or drug store (like Walgreens, just to pick up stuff not because you need to pick up a prescription)? If your parents live in the same town as you are you allowed to drive to see them? (I'm guessing that will be a hard "no" but just asking). Also, are you allowed to drive to community service after it's ordered? Are you allowed to drive to the DUI Classes you're supposed to go to? I know that's a lot, sorry.
A restricted license is different from a hardship or business only license. A restricted license has restrictions, ie:...
I know this is a long shot, but the officer that asked me to blow during my dui arrest told me my license would be suspended for 18 months if I didn't blow. I've never been arrested before (including for dui), and I've never refused to blow or even been asked to take a breathalyzer, so my license would only be suspended for 12 months, not 18. Is the fact that the officer gave me incorrect information cause for dismissal? Thank you.
A number of issues will be considered by the hearing officer. Was implied consent read correctly? Contact a local...