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What happens when you fail an interlock test?

You are playing with fire.  The DA can bring a Violation of Conditional Discharge …

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Law Office Of Richard Southard answered 2 months ago

If I smoked marijuana a week ago and get pulled over, can I get a DUI because it is still in my system?

The short answer is yes.  The police need probable cause to believe that your …

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Law Office Of Richard Southard answered 2 months ago

If I couldn't afford to keep paying my lawyer and don't know if he is going to appear at court in 3 days, can I still be sentenced without counsel being present?

Your lawyer remains the attorney of record and is required to appear in court …

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Law Office Of Richard Southard answered 2 months ago

Is it possible to obtain the in-car video from a police car at the time of trial?

Not every police car in New York is equipped with those cameras.  If the …

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Law Office Of Richard Southard answered 1 year ago

Can you get a police video from the district attorney before arraignment?

In New York City most DWI arraignments take place within 24 hours so it …

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Law Office Of Richard Southard answered 1 year ago