Under the laws of all states in this country if you actually ended up with a conviction of the prior DUI matter as opposed to having it dismissed after a successful diversion then the prior matter act
E.M., Member, California Bar
answered 5 months ago
First of all after so long a period, for sentencing purposes, this most retent DUI will be considered to be your first. However, this doesn't mean that the maximum penalty cannot be imposed. The fact
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar
answered 6 months ago
For preliminary hearings-- like a defendant's arraignment, entry of their plea or guilty or not guilty, and ministerial settings, then the officer does not need to be present. If the setting is
B.H.F., Member, Texas State Bar
answered 8 months ago
If you have a DUI charge hanging over your head most likely you have an outstanding bench warrant arising from your failure to appear at the first appearance, the arraignment.
I suggest that the best
California and Oregon are part of what is known as the Interstate Drivers License Compact, which means that the states share information regarding drivers records. It is really applicable upon c