owi is operating while intoxicated. the officer never seen me move the vehicle?
448782
Help us out. How did he contact you? There are exceptions in the DUI laws that allow a police officer to arrest you without observing you driving. Provide some more details and we might be able to guide you better.
466405
Since you had a lot of clearly drunk people in your vehicle, the police officer had reason to arrest you while performing the test. However, once you passed the test it would seem the officer would need something more to take you to jail. But he didn't - so what legal action could you possibly take, since nothing unreasonable happened to you except that you decided to walk home?
603738
Wow.  I continue to be amazed by some of the answers folks have here.\n\nI'm going to assume you're in California, since you made reference to not having a California license:\n\nThylawyer has a good answer - just because you don't know why you were pulled over does not mean there wasn't a perfectly legal reason to do so.  Your assertion that the police didn't have probable cause (which isn't the standard used in California) because you think you were obeying all traffic laws is bizarre...you said yourself that you don't know why they pulled you over, so how can you assume they didn't have a reason?\n\nAnd despite what people are saying here, police in California cannot pull you over solely to find out if you have a license.\n\nSo the answer your question is yes, you can get the charges dimissed if the police did not have a legal reason to stop you - but you have no business assuming they had no reason to stop you just because *you* think you were obeying all the laws (and again, police in this state do not need probable cause to stop you, they only need reasonable suspicion).
14514
The answer is, the other people in the car did not have a legal duty to prevent the drunk driver from driving.  Generally, there is no duty for one adult to prevent another adult from doing something stupid.   You COULD sue one of the passengers if the passenger allowed a drunk to drive his car.  This is called "negligent entrustment."
684757
The poster above me almost has it right. The police CAN pull you over if they know you don't have a driver's license or it is suspended. They have to have personal knowledge to the fact, such as they have stopped you before or have checked it in the system. They need no other reason after that. It is a misdemeanor to drive without one or with a suspended one.
882690
You should've called the sheriff's dept when the accident occurred.  You can find a form at:\n\nhttp://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/drivers/drivers/traffic/accident.htm
716788
Hey dude - Sorry to hear about the ticket.  I got a couple things for ya:\n\n1.) You said you think you weren't doing more than 85.  So you know, most speedometers in vehicles are off between 5-7MPH.  Unless you have a calibrated speedometer (like cop cars) your indicated speed is probably not what you are actually doing.  Be careful.\n\n2.)  I have never heard of them changing this type of violation to a non-moving violation.  I think the route you should attempt to take is to go to court and respectfully and in a non-argumentative manner, request the fine/speed be reduced due to whatever circumstances you feel are appropriate.  A lower speed will possibly reduce the points.\n\nThe key is be humble and respectful.  The worst thing that can happen is the court will say no.  Doesn't hurt to ask though.\n\nGood luck.
696903
The same questions they ask me.  Drivers license and proof of insurance.  If I don't have that, it's get out of the car.....I'm toted off to jail and my car impounded till I can provide the documents that are necessary.  I've had them shine a light in my car and hold my art eraser till it was determined it wasn't contraband.  I got some deal on my ticket for disrespecting an officer because I busted out laughing while he was sniffing my eraser.  I've had my car searched for no other reason than an outed tail light.  I've randomly had to be subjected to sobriety tests and a pat down.  Been in a car in which we were pulled over because the police thought the driver "looked funny".  We agreed, but the police officer didn't think it was funny.  I have been pulled over as a youth and had my parents called to see if they knew where I was.  I have been repeatedly pulled over time and time again by a cop because I drove a van that was considered the "type of vehicle" a drug trafficer would drive.  I've been pulled over because they wanted to be sure I wasn't being abducted since the passenger was a black person.  I've also turned a corner without putting on a turn signal and been let go.  I've had police officers help me when I was stranded on the side of the road without a question asked.\n\nI'd like to know when you aren't required to have your license on you when you are driving a vehicle!  I thought that was a basic rule#1.
297934
For future reference, you need to find out how the officer knew how fast you were going.  If he got you on radar, ask to see the radar.  \nRemember that you have a right to face your accuser so that radar gun is your accuser, if it has been cleared then there is no evidence that you were truly going that fast.\n\nThis time I would go to court.  it might be nice to have some witmesses there, but you need to realize that most family member would lie to help out their son or grandson.\nBut there is a chance that the officer won't show up and in that case you again have a right to face your accuser, so most times the fine is droped or waived.  \n\nI would suggest dressing up for court, respect the Judge, he is the one who will deceide not the officer if the ticket will stand.\n\nGood luck
1171915
I have. I used to work two jobs so sleep was a luxury for me, it was about 12:30 am just after midnight I was pulled over and was told that I was drinking, I had just come from work at a warehouse filled with food products but not a drop of alcohol on the premises anywhere, after an illegal search of my car and about five Breathalyzer test (he accused me of holding my breath) he finally let me go.
345727
If you were over 18 it will show up.  It should be in the system as a traffic violation only because in VA you could possibly get a restricted license.  It can be a misdemeanor or felony depending on the circumstances.  \n  If the question asks "Have you ever been arrested?" you better say yes because they'll find out.  Honesty is always best.
189121
I hit a drunk with my car and sped away.Im not sure of i did hit someone..see,i was also drunk ;-)\ni checked the papers and there was no news of it.Im still not clear about it.
876768
Generally, it's a 93 day misdemeanor.  Here's a little blurb from the statute:\n\n257.625(10) A person who is convicted of violating subsection (2) is guilty of a crime as follows: \n\n(a) Except as provided in subdivisions (b) and (c), a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 93 days or a fine of not less than $100.00 or more than $500.00, or both.\n\nThere are a few questions, however.  First, was this car your son's car?  If not, was he "in charge" of the car at the time he gave her control of it?  Second, did he "authorize or knowingly permit" her to drive the car?  Third, and most importantly, was he aware that she was intoxicated when he permitted her to drive the car?  If it took the police officer more than few minutes to determine that she was intoxicated after the cop had her perform field sobriety tests and a breath test, it's unlikely your son would have been able to determine that she was drunk from a layperson's perceptive. \n\nThe issues that arise in these cases are next to impossible.  Unless your son freely admitted to the police that he knew she drunk and let her drive anyway, they'll have an uphill battle, especially if an attorney files a discovery request.  I haven't seen many of these cases, even though I only do DUI defense.  It's rare to see one of these cases prosecuted because of the difficulties the prosecutors encounter.  \n\nWilliam Maze
354394
Okay, your plate light was out. What brought on the search and siezure? What was the probable cause to search? Did he smell marijuana emanating from the pipe? If the cop had no indication that you were intoxicated and just pulled you over for a lite out with no other indication for a search then you are being played. The officer should have notified you of said search and the reasons why. What state did this happen in?!
182224
Did you call the police on this break and enter?\nYou need to have a copy of the police report.
546666
Depending on what the first one was meaning the charge.  It could be dropped to a wreckless Operation charge if the first one wasnt.  Other than that, you will probably spend some time, pay a fine and enter into some type of drug and alcohol counseling.  GET A GOOD ATTORNEY!
187188
You only asked for the (a) charge, so here it is:\n\n23152.  (a) It is unlawful for any person who is under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug, or under the combined influence of any alcoholic beverage and drug, to drive a vehicle.\n\nIf there's something else you want to know, I'd be glad to see what I could do for you.