If my son has an out of state DUI charge, how can he get help to resolve this without going there?
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If my son has an out of state DUI charge, how can he get help to resolve this without going there?
Charges were from 2 years ago and he has moved since then. He makes very little financial means and hasn’t been able to hire an attorney. The charges are DUI, liquor violation and underage alcohol in system (4 charge violation codes were issued).
Asked on April 19, 2012 under Criminal Law, Missouri
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
He has to go to the state in which the charges were filed in order to answer them. I am fearful that there is already a warrant issued for him given the time that has elapsed. If you can it would be in his best interest to hire an attorney just to look in to the matter for him and then to smooth things over to turn himself in should a warrant have been issued. He can then ask for a public defender. Good luck.
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