What to do if my girlfriend was homeless, living in her car and got a DUI?

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What to do if my girlfriend was homeless, living in her car and got a DUI?

I had her move to another state where I had moved recenty. Is it possible to reschedule a court date? Will she be able to get out of community service if ordered? Will she be able to get a driver’s license here? This is her only crime ever so I’m assuming they’ll plea her down to DWAI but her moving here certainly complicates things.

Asked on March 9, 2013 under Criminal Law, Nevada

Answers:

M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

She needs to deal with the charge in the state in which it was issued and not where you are living now.  And she needs to deal with it promptly or there could be a warrant issued for her.  Her license was most likely suspended and if the state in which she received the offense is one that subscribes to the Interstate Driver's License Compact agreement she will not be able to get a license in Nevada.  Now, she may be able to have the entire thing resolved in her favor if you get her an attorney and act quickly.  Good luck.


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