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Starr Schoenbrun & Comte PLLC

4.6
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  • Serving Chandler, TX and Henderson County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers2 awards

  • Primarily, Starr Schoenbrun & Comte PLLC is engaged in a general civil practice encompassing insurance defense litigation, commercial litigation, business law, employment law,... Read More

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Steven W. Comte
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  • 954 State Highway, 31 E., Chandler, TX 75758

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What punishments will my friend face for a DUI?

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Answered by attorney Stephen Lewis Freeborn (Unclaimed Profile)
Criminal Law lawyer at Freeborn Law Offices P.S.
Prior criminal history has no bearing. A DUI is punishable what is classified as a gross misdemeanor, punishable by up to a YEAR IN JAIL AND A $5,000.00 FINE. There is a mandatory minimum jail time of at least 1 day, possibly more depending upon the facts of the case (even for a 1st time offense, if found guilty). If you plead guilty, the judge will sentence you to the maximum jail time and fine, but then suspend all jail time and fines, except for the mandatory minimum, which would be 1 day in jail and about $1200.00 in fines and costs. The balance of the jail time and fines would be suspended for a 5 year period of time (probation) condition upon no future law violations and that you comply fully with court mandates, including but not necessarily limited to having an alcohol/drug evaluation and follow any recommended treatment (which could be as much as a 2 year treatment program, for which you would be responsible for the costs of treatment). The court may impose other requirements as well. In addition thereto, you will loose your license for at least 90 days (however you may be eligible for an occupational permit after a 30 day suspension). Depending upon the level of the breath test, the judge might require an interlock to me installed on your car after the suspension. This is a device in which you will be required to blow into every time before you start your car. If there is any alcohol present in your system, the car will not start. Add to this is the issue of insurance. With a DUI conviction, your insurance company may well require high risk insurance (commonly referred to as SR22). This insurance can be expensive (about 150% of regular premiums). Bottom line: there is a lot at stake -even for a first time DUI. Consult with and, preferably retain legal counsel.
Prior criminal history has no bearing. A DUI is punishable what is classified as a gross misdemeanor, punishable by up to a YEAR IN JAIL AND A $5,000.00 FINE. There is a mandatory minimum jail time of at least 1 day, possibly more depending upon the facts of the case (even for a 1st time offense, if found guilty). If you plead guilty, the judge will sentence you to the maximum jail time and fine, but then suspend all jail time and fines, except for the mandatory minimum, which would be 1 day in jail and about $1200.00 in fines and costs. The balance of the jail time and fines would be suspended for a 5 year period of time (probation) condition upon no future law violations and that you comply fully with court mandates, including but not necessarily limited to having an alcohol/drug evaluation and follow any recommended treatment (which could be as much as a 2 year treatment program, for which you would be responsible for the costs of treatment). The court may impose other requirements as well. In addition thereto, you will loose your license for at least 90 days (however you may be eligible for an occupational permit after a 30 day suspension). Depending upon the level of the breath test, the judge might require an interlock to me installed on your car after the suspension. This is a device in which you will be required to blow into every time before you start your car. If there is any alcohol present in your system, the car will not start. Add to this is the issue of insurance. With a DUI conviction, your insurance company may well require high risk insurance (commonly referred to as SR22). This insurance can be expensive (about 150% of regular premiums). Bottom line: there is a lot at stake -even for a first time DUI. Consult with and, preferably retain legal counsel.
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I was pulled over and they found a drug pipe in my car i got a ticket and have to go to court

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Answered by attorney Richard Keith Oliver (Unclaimed Profile)
Criminal Law lawyer at The Law Office of Rick Oliver
It's a Class C ticket that can be handled by a lawyer to make sure it doesn't end up as a conviction on your record. What is your question?
It's a Class C ticket that can be handled by a lawyer to make sure it doesn't end up as a conviction on your record. What is your question?

Does possession of marijuana in your car affect your driving record? How?

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Answered by attorney Andrea Rogers (Unclaimed Profile)
Criminal Law lawyer at The Rogers Law Firm
If you pleaded guilty or were convicted, the conviction will show up on your criminal record. I suggest you hire a lawyer to withdraw your guilty plea and get the marijuana charge dismissed or reduced to a lesser offense. Having a drug-related conviction on your record will prevent you from getting a job, renting an apartment, getting a loan, etc.
If you pleaded guilty or were convicted, the conviction will show up on your criminal record. I suggest you hire a lawyer to withdraw your guilty plea and get the marijuana charge dismissed or reduced to a lesser offense. Having a drug-related conviction on your record will prevent you from getting a job, renting an apartment, getting a loan, etc.
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