Anyone with AA, Legal, DMV, and / or DWI experience please help.?

Question

I recently lossed my Father after a long battle with cancer, his dying wish was for me to take car of my brother's troubles with the Law and DMV. Long story short My brother is a alcholic who has been clean and sober for 8 years now. However in the past he racked up atleast 4 DWI's (that i know of). I am just thankfull that know one was ever hurt.
As excutor of his will I have the financial ability to take care of all of his fines, and I would like to try and get his license back. ( I can not have my Mother driving him back and forth to work everyday) , but I do not know where to begin. I am sure he has warrants and fines all over the place. How can I consilidate them and get a judge to hear a appeal. He has completed rehab, is a active mermber of AA, and is finally a productive member of society.He can not get to the next level having my Mom driving him everywere. Also if I ever suspected him of drinking and driving again I would call the police on him myself. Please Help

Answer 1

To determine if there are any outstanding fines (and associated warrants) HE needs to contact the courts that convicted him of his DWIs.

You are not able to appeal his convictions at this point as they were heard sometime in the past and the time limit to file an appeal has passed.

Getting his license back is a different story. It will all depend on why he does not have a license. I can think of three possible scenarios:
1. His license was suspended or revoked for a time, that time has passed and he needs to pay the fines to clear the license.
2. His licenses is currently suspended or revoked and he needs to wait until the time has elapsed
3. Or since he has 4 DWIs it is possible his license is permanently revoked.

The situation will depend on a lot of variables including which state this happened in, how over the limit he was, if there was an accident due to his DWI etc.

You should be proud of him for getting his stuff together. i wish you both he best of luck.

Answer 2

Been there and back! What you need to do is call the DMV. They will tell you exactly what he has outstanding and how much he owes etc. They will work with him on a pyment plan but he needs to go there and talk to someone face to face . Do not be mislead! This will not be easy, especially if he lives in NJ like I do. Just because he's in AA and appears to have his act together means nothing to the judges and the powers that be. It's all about $$$$$$$$$$$$ and nothing more. He WILL pay through the nose for many years to come. Good luck!

Answer 3

First of all, obtain an attorney. Explain everything to the attorney. And be truthful.

Have the attorney contact the law enforcment in your area, and arrange for him to turn himself in.

Once that happens you can proceed with resolving the fines, etc. and possible jail time. and going before a judge.

However, be aware that he may be unable to ever regain his license depending on the amount of DWI's and the circumstances. Your lawyer may be able to determine this.
Or he may have to have a special device attached to the car that he must blow in to to be able to start it. If he tries with alcohol it signal law enforcement and it also is equiped with a tracking device. But considering his history and your willingness to call police if he drinks and drives, if I were you, I would recommend to the atorney and judge that this be a condition if they give him his license back and that his car must forever have it.

Good luck

Answer 4

i'm here in la and needless to say, this surely relies upon on the state which you reside in. whether or no longer, the police and courts notify DMV what you probably did, ultimately-it's going to come out in the top. i've got seen this ensue with diverse age communities and situations, there'll be some form of notification, fines, some sort of punishment and coaching to soak up order to maintain or safeguard your license. Or in case you lose your license, for a manner long and however the regulations ensue to be. like numerous different posters, great solutions here and as quickly as lower back, it surely relies upon on the section you're in-it relatively is been my adventure in this section. i'm no longer no lawyer, and that i say sorry if I wasn't able to furnish you greater in-intensity, particular solutions.

Answer 5

You must find out what counties he has been issued citations or spent any jail time, pay those fines, then you're gonna have to visit the DMV. If you have trouble finding all his fines and such, DMV actually may be able to tell you exactly what all has to be paid for him to get a license re-issued.

Answer 6

I think your first mistake is asking for help on Yahoo! Answers. Take responsibility for yourself and call the obvious places, the DMV. Depending on their answer you might need to find yourself a lawyer in the case you need to prove to a judge he is sober and capable of getting another license. Essentially, he will either be able to take the test again to get himself another license, or if it is still suspended find a lawyer.

Answer 7

Start by contacting a defense attorney. You can probably do it yourself, but pay an attorney for an hour of time and have them explain the process to you. The city, county or state will not help you.

Answer 8

First of all find out if there are warrants out? and where? so you can go to that court and show proof of him being sober.The judge will know if he can get his license back and fines he owes.Most likely he will have to have a inter lock on his car.

Answer 9

he was on parole and had to take care of the fines i assume before he got out for the rest of it call the local yokel cops call the office and explain it to him on the phone and ask about all his warrant and fines in diffrent district justice offices and they can opull it all up for u

Answer 10

CONTACT A CRIMINAL ATTORNEY SO HE DO A WALK THRU WITH A JUDGE SO THAT WAY HE CAN TAKE OFF HE'S WARRANTS AND GIVE HIM A COURT DATE TO PROVE HE CAN BE A PRODUTIVE MEMBER OF SOCIETY.. GOOD LUCK!