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I need professional legal advice from a DWI lawyer in St Tammany Parish.?

Ok, First I need to know how to get a continuance for trial on my behalf without a lawyer. I have trail in two weeks and Im not ready for court. I currently do not have a lawyer however Im thinking about apply for a public defender one week before trial. The …

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What is the best way to go about a DWI?

My friend recently got a DWI. We were wondering if it is necessary to get a lawyer or if a PD will suffice? He wants to do whatever will look best to the judge, but he can barely afford an attorney. Which one would be better? Thanks!

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Can I join the military with a pending DWI that I was arrested for in July 09?

In July 2009 I was arrested for a DWI. My case is still pending and my lawyer keeps pushing my court date back. Can I join the military with this pending? Would they work with me and possibly waive it? Any good answers or info would help!

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How good are public defenders in minimizing or dropping drug and DWI charges in New Jersey?

I am being charged with DWI and posession of drugs inside of a vehicle. I am in a really tight situation and am considering just getting a public defender becuase i cannot afford a lawyer. At the preliminary they told me i prob could qualify for a public defender, but all of my friends are [...]

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I was arrested for dwi but not charged do i have to tell a possible new employer?

A couple years ago i was arrested for dwi i plead not guilty and hired a lawyer. My lawyer stalled the case until the judge finally dismissed it so it didnt go on my record. My question is do i have to tell a new employer about the arrest or since it was dismissed should [...]

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Can my dwi be expunged if it is over 5 years ago?

I got a dwi over 5 years ago. The lawyer that represented me told me to plea guilty and serve 5 days in jail and I would not do as much community service, so I did. Come to find out, the lawyer that represented me is the brother of the chief of police in …

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How much does a lawyer charge for a DWI case in Missouri?

Im 18, I made the mistake of trying to drive home and got pulled over. This was in Columbia, MO. BAC of 0.094. I have never had any violation of ANY type before. This was actually the first time I had ever been pulled over by a cop in my life. Talk about scary. My [...]

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DWI case, should I represent myself or hire a lawyer?

Got a DWI, I didnt blow! They couldnt get blood! I look good on video! Im in the Military, would it be stupid to represent myself ?!? or should I hire a lawyer which will cost me $ 5,000 instead? Yes, I refused! and what do u mean I dont need one since its my [...]

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DWI question.. Do i need a lawyer?

I got arrested for DWI the end of May. I didnt file a request for my driving privileges to be saved so I already have a suspended license. From what I’ve read and researched the main thing I’m seeing a lawyer will do is reinstate my driving rights. Im a broke college student so is [...]

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I need help with writing questions for a court case for a DWI and DUI related acciseny (drivers ed, Lawyer.)?

Hi. In drivers ed tomorrow, I am a lawyer in a DWI mock related accident. I need questions to ask to witnesses, the driver, family etc/ here is the scenario: I am the lawyer, defending a 73 yr old man charged with DWI of a intoxication level of .30. He survived, wife in passenger seat [...]

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