I WAS ARRESTED FOR MY FIRST DUI. NOW WHAT?
James R. Doerr • December 13, 2016
This podcast, with defense attorney James Doerr, focuses on what the first-time DUI offender can expect at his initial court appearance and what to do to prepare for that appearance.
- arraignment
- warning to motorist
- notice of summary suspension
- ticket
- DUI traffic citation
- petition to rescind the statutory summary suspension
- alcohol and drug assessment
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