Archive for June, 2009

Is an attorney recommended for a first offense DUI in California?

No crash, criminal record, anything. Got pulled over for incomplete stop at stop sign and got a DUI (chose blood test over breathalyzer). If I'm not contesting the DUI, is it still worth it to get an attorney? Or just go in myself and plead guilty? The attorney fees would come in real handy elsewhere, [...]

Is a marijuana urine sample enough to convict me of an Oregon DUI?

I'm 16 years old and am being charged with three felony counts of reckless endangerment(one for each minor in the car), one count of reckless driving, and one of a suspected marijuana-induced DUI. I do not own a license or a permit. I was driving my girlfriend and two friends home from a party, because [...]

Domestic violence, DUI, and fleeing and eluding charges…?

Does anyone know the likely sentence for first-time domestic violence in Ohio? This happened while awaiting a court date for a DUI charge and fleeing and eluding, both of which this person has been convicted of before. I think the max sentence for each charge is six months, but is it likely to be less [...]