FAQs From The Internet

A: This is triggered by a DUI arrest and you may request a hearing when you get the DMV suspension notice letter—you have 7 days from the date of that letter to make the request.

A: The fees differ from attorney to attorney. However, lawyers are required to have you sign a fee agreement.

A: If you are granted the pretrial alcohol education program the Judge will give you a dismissal date provided you complete all programs as ordered. If you forget your date, call your attorney if represented; go to your case on the Judicial Website; call the court clerk office for the Court where your case was or call the office of the Bail Commissioner at the same Court.

A: No suspension means you can drive. If you have a license you can drive until your license expires or is suspended.

A: You cannot operate a boat under the influence. Cars and boats are virtually the same as the DUI laws apply to them.

A: You can get the DUI reports at the DMV by making a request once your case is set up at the DMV. At Court, the prosecutors generally have an open file policy for copying your file documents. Some require a discovery request.

A: There are health regulations governing these as well as 0.08% BAC being the legal limit. There are timeline rules as to when the first test must be given as well as a second test. There are rules governing DMV Administrative Per Se Suspensions based upon the BAC results.

A: I referred the person to my website for educational purposes.

A: The first test must be given within 2 hours of operation and the second test must be given no sooner than 10 minutes after the first test. These are the basic timelines.

A: A conviction for a First Offense DUI can result in a jail sentence of 6 months in jail of which 48 hours may not be suspended.