Goshen Crime

I received around $2500 in court fees and fines, and a jail sentence of 21 days in August of last year. My fees/fines are due 2/11/2013. Since my release from jail I've lost my job, and have been looking ever since. I recently moved in with some friends close to town to increase the likely hood of finding a job, although it is still very hard due to my lack of a drivers license. I've had a couple of interviews, but I've failed the background check every time. I'm expecting a little over $1000 in tax refunds and plan to use all of it to make a payment on my fines. Considering this, what can I expect when I go to court on the 11th of next month? Is there any way I can avoid jail time?

In my experience, courts appreciate being told of difficulties early. First opportunity, schedule an appearance before...

The story - Had 3 beers and shared a little margarita over the course of two plus hours.Took my friend home and as i pulled into the driveway I was bluelighted. Told I failed to come to a complete stop at the sop sign (which as memory serves I very much did) and failure to use turn signal (which I didnt (it was residential)). Told me my eyes looked glossy, asked me to step out...and lets do a field sobriety test. I (regrettably) told him I believed the test to be waste due to his biased opinion but complied. Afterwards backup officer is holding the blow test and I say "id rather just take a blood test". Instantly cuffed. Coulnt afford to pay for blood test so I submit to the blow test at the station and blow .063, finest 12 hours in my life followed. I have no record, and no money. Advice?

You are likely eligible for a public defender. However, you would be better off with private counsel. Regardless,...

Previous court day show a 2nd Offense Dui but the day the reports in to serve they're time it shows the sentence was changed to a 3rd Offense Dui.

If you were convicted and sentenced for a 2nd offense, that should be your time. Who changed the offense? You need to...

I had visited with an acquaintance at my home during which time I only knowingly had about 9 oz. red wine. Later that day I was in an automobile accident in which my son was in the car. They have charged me with the above charges. However I have no clear memory of having done any of this.. My friends have asked was it possible that something had been slipped into my beverage. I am at a loss as to what possibly happened. I know I have been trying to clean up my act and stay out of trouble. I am on SSI and worry that a public defender will not be able to handle my case correctly/thoroughly. I am needing advice.

These are serious charges with potentially serious consequences. I highly suggest that you consult with a locally...

The procecuter was tell the judge this. Even thou the person on trial knew this was their 3rd offense.

It appears as though there are some facts missing here. Although it is entirely possible to have multiple DUI arrests...

drug test says I had 500 ng/l oxycodone (prescribed 6 30 mg per day) and 40 ng/ml Xanax (prescribed 1mg x2 a day) and it also said I had amphetamine which I suppose is like adhd medicine but I do not take that so I don't know why it showed up. the amphetamine did not register how many ng/ml there was. would it be possible to get it amended to a lesser charge?

You should hire an experienced DUI lawyer to represent you in this case. Unless you have a prescription for...

The accident was a fender bender with no paint scratch. I got the second dui this year also. The other day when I got my 3rd it was aggravated while during this probational period. My 2nd dui, I served 13 days in lieu of 6 months. Can that be added on to my next sentence or be enhanced to a felony because of the second dui this year?

A DUI charge can only be charged as a felony if you have 3 prior convictions PRIOR to the 4th charge. Any probated or...