Questions
Common questions, answered in general terms
Rules differ from state to state and court to court, so these are general answers. Your own situation is the first thing she'll ask about.
What should I do in the first 24 hours?
Find every paper you were handed, write down what you remember about the stop while it's fresh, and call. Don't post about the arrest or discuss it with anyone but a lawyer.
How long is the window to ask for a license hearing?
It's short, and it varies by state and by how you were notified. Count it in days, not weeks. She'll tell you the exact date on the first call.
Do I have to go to court?
Not always. Some settings can be handled without you, and some can't. Before each date she'll tell you whether you need to be there.
Can I keep driving to work?
Sometimes, through a restricted or occupational license, an interlock device, or because no suspension has started yet. It depends on your record and the test.
Will this affect my immigration status or my job?
It can. Tell her if you're not a citizen, hold a professional license or drive for work, because it changes how she approaches the case.
How is the fee set?
A flat fee for the case, quoted in writing after the first call. Court costs, fines, interlock fees and any expert or transcript are paid separately.
Do you take cases outside these three counties?
Sometimes, in neighbouring counties. Call and ask; if she can't take it, she'll say so on the first call.
Can I text instead of calling?
Calling is quickest. You can also send the details through the contact page and she'll reply the same day.
Ask the one that isn't here
Ask it on the phone. The call is how every case here starts.