I recently received a DWI in Louisiana, and my options were to either plead guilty or not guilty and get a hearing. I wanted to plea no contest and get a hearing, but that was not an option. I had the gastric bypass surgery done 6 months ago, and it was my first time to drink. I did not feel nor think that I was intoxicated, I had two drinks, and thought that I was fine. When the officer took me in to do a BAC it came out .121, which is astonishing to me. I have no priors of any sort and this is my first offense. I have done research and found that post op patients, because of the smaller stomach, and different of of digesting , do in fact blow higher BAC levels. I can get a letter from my doctor backing this information up, also have found and printed others like this situation online out. Do you think I should plead guilty, or Not guilty and fight it? Thank you.
A no-contest plea has the same effect as a guilty plea. You waive trial, give up your rights, and have no hearing. If...
I was charged with a DUI in 2005 and used an 894. I received a second DUI in 2009 while leaving a dinner party. I am applying for jobs that require a lot of travel and driving and I am worried that a background check will show both DUIs. My first question is will both show up on a background check since I used an 894 for the first? My second question is if my record is otherwise clean, is it possible to have these charges expunged so I do not risk losing a job offer?
Given this factual recitation, it will be very difficult to have either case expunged. But, before taking any action...
Hi Ive been on probation almost 2 years for 2 dwi's and last month I got arrested for that synthetic pot . So I went to see my p . o . yesterday and said I will see u in court . So anybody out there have some advice for meeee ? ? ? ! !
Again, I would immediately hire a criminal defense lawyer in your area. Probation can be revoked for many different...
Hi Ive been on probation almost 2 years for 2 Dwight's and last month I got arrested for that synthetic pot . So I went to see my p . o . yesterday and said I will see u in court . So anybody out there have some advice for meeter ? ? ? ! !
Again, I would immediately hire a criminal defense lawyer in your area. Probation can be revoked for many different...
Two DWI's while underage, both about 5 years ago.
Yes, the government has two years to institute prosecution. One year, after institution, to bring it to trial, however...
I was arrested 03/14/13 for a bench warrant concerning an 8 year old DUI charge. My court date is 05/14/13, I was supposed to do 32 hours of community service and take a defensive driving class. I have since lost that paperwork, but I want to get it done before the court date. In my opinion, better late than never. But I'm afraid the judge might not see it that way. I have not received any tickets for moving violations since, but I have had a few non-moving violations that I have taken care of. Aside from the DUI the only thing I'm really guilty of is irresponsibility.
It sounds like you are taking reasonable steps to improve your situation. Late is usually better than never. I would...
