An Anti-Stalking Order, often referred to as a restraining order, can be granted when a person stalked another person with at least one occasion of the course of conduct occurring within 90 days from the date of the petition. There does not need to be a known relationship between the parties like there needs to […]Continue reading
If a Civil Protection Order is issued in DC, it can lasts for up to 2 years. The petitioner may file for an extension of the CPO prior to the expiration, but they need to prove to the judge that an extension is warranted.
A DSA, Deferred Sentencing Agreement, is a diversion agreement that begins with a guilty plea by the defendant, but does not result in a conviction. The defendant can make a motion to the court to withdraw the guilty plea and dismiss charges if the agreed upon terms are successfully completed. If the defendant does not […]Continue reading
Insurance rates typically will increase if your insurance provider learns of a conviction for DUI.
The maximum penalty for a 2nd offender is 1 year and/or a fine of $2500-$500. There is a 10 day mandatory minimum jail sentence.
In DC, only DUI cases that ended in a dismissal are eligible to sealed four years after the dismissal date. DUI convictions can never be sealed in DC.
To reinstate your DC license or privilege to drive in DC after a DUI conviction, you must schedule a reinstatement hearing at DC DMV Adjudication Services when your revocation period has ended. At the hearing, you must show proof of completion of a state-approved traffic alcohol program, pay any outstanding fines or tickets, show proof […]Continue reading
For a first-time DUI offender in DC, a person’s license or privilege to drive in DC can be revoked for 6 months. However, if a DUI offender refuses to take the breath, blood, or urine test, the DC DMV can revoke their license or privilege to drive in DC for one year.
You will receive 12 points and your DC license will be automatically revoked for six months for first-time DUI or OWI convictions.
A person can face an enhancement of having a child in the vehicle while driving under influence and face 5 days per minor if convicted of a DUI. A person can face an additional 5 days if the minor was not properly restrained at the time.
