If I am convicted of drunk driving. And required to take a driving a class, Do I have to take it in that state, or can I take it whereever I am living? And If they revoke my licsense, do I have to give it up RIGHT then, or do I keep it and just dont drive. I am flying on Aug.20th and will need it at the airport.
2006-07-30 16:12:29 · 7 answers · asked by matt.james 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I forgot to mention that I live in Tennessee as of now, but I moving to Wisconsin Aug. 20th. So thats why I was wondering if I could take it somewhereelse.
2006-07-30 16:45:42 · update #1
DUI laws vary greatly from state to state, as do the length of time of the driving suspension. In some states, you will be required to surrender your license on the spot. In others, the suspension is an administrative suspension, and is issued by your department of motor vehicles.
I hope you did not go and deal with this charge without an attorney. If you did, then you may be depriving yourself of a chance that the DUI didn't need to be admitted, and there are a multitude of things that the police have to do in order to convict you of DUI.
If you don't have an attorney, go and get one, immediately. Describe the situation, and explain what you are wanting to do, (including move) Listen to their advice. You might want to shop around, to make sure the attorney has experience in DUI defense. It will cost some money, but compared to the results a DUI can have on your record, its money well spent. If you don't have an attorney and need one, contact your local or state bar association for a referral for an attorney who practices DUI defense.
2006-07-30 19:21:39 · answer #1 · answered by Phil R 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋
THE CONSEQUENCES. Upon conviction for First Offense DUI, a person is subject to the following penalties:
A sentence of 11 months, 29 days, with a minimum of 48 hours in jail, or a minimum of 7 days in jail if, at the time of the offense, the defendant's blood alcohol level was .20% or higher;
A minimum of $350.00 fine and court costs;
Loss of driver's license for a period of one year;
D.U.I. SCHOOL: You must successfully complete at your expense a D.U.I. school which has been approved by the court. The school may take from 4 to 26 weeks to complete. Attendance at AA meetings may also be required.
License revocation for one year is also required when a defendant is found to have refused to submit to a breath test after being lawfully requested to do so. This may apply even where the defendant is not convicted of DUI.
The offense of DUI (Driving Under the Influence) is committed when an individual operates a motor vehicle on any highway, street, alley way, shopping center complex or apartment building parking lot while under the influence of an intoxicant. Tennessee law states that one is presumed to be under the influence if they have a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .10% or higher. This amount, in and of itself, is illegal within the state of Tennessee. An inference, or conclusion, can be drawn that a person is under the influence with a BAC of .05% to .09% for adults, and .02% to .09% for juveniles
Talk to a lawyer about your case.
2006-07-31 17:08:40 · answer #2 · answered by misticalrose986 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on your reasoning for taking the class in another state. If you got convicted of DUI in VA but you live in NJ, then you have to take it in NJ. And you can get a photo ID. You don't have to have a driver's license. That can be retrieved from the DMV just like a license. But it does not give you the right to drive! lol.. I hope that you already knew that. But it tells the same information as a license, but it does not give you the privilege to drive. Good luck!
2006-07-30 16:29:29 · answer #3 · answered by lovedrops1976 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have recently received notice of suspension on my drivers license for a Dui in Florida this month in April 2016, I has charged in 2011, and have already completed my court ordered probation in 2013, and since then have have had my license valid, could it be possibly of unpaid dues which are a small amount of $28? Or is it something else ? Im confused please help me out
2016-04-30 11:27:45 · answer #4 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in the state where you received the DUI, unless you can get permission from the DA to take the class in the state where you reside,, usually revocation is for 10 days,, depends on the state,, contact the District Attorney's office,, or call the phone number on your ticket and ask
2006-07-30 16:19:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to give up your license on the spot. I was in court one time and a judge gave a man one hour to go home to get his license or have a warrant issued. If you need a pic ID, call your revenue dept. and get a ID (non-drivers license) issued
2006-07-30 16:24:07 · answer #6 · answered by benninb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry but I could only be of help if it was Texas, not Tennessee. Good luck. Be glad it was`nt Texas.
2006-07-30 16:21:08 · answer #7 · answered by Fightingpit 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋