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DUI-DWI questions and answers

• Are there any programs available to drop a DUI conviction in Chicago?

  Asked in Chicago, IL | December 9, 2024

  I've heard that some places have programs that can help avoid a DUI conviction, like treatment or things you have to do instead. I have a DUI charge but it's my first one. Is there a program in the Chicago area? How do you qualify?

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• Is a ticket the same thing as a DWI?

  Asked in Marysville, CA | January 16, 2026

  I was stopped for speeding, and when the officer looked in my jacket, he found a methamphetamine pipe. He then searched me and found 14 grams of crystal meth. He gave me a ticket but let me go. Does this count as a DWI?

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• How long will I lose my license after a dwi in NJ?

  Asked in Hackettstown, NJ | February 12, 2025

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• How long will I lose my license after a DUI in Pennsylvania?

  Asked in Philadelphia, PA | February 28, 2020

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• Will I Go to Jail for a First-Time DWI/DUI in Minnesota?

  Asked in Minneapolis, MN | November 22, 2024

  I was charged with a DWI in MN and I'm worried about the possibility of going to jail. It's my first one and no other criminal charges, just some traffic violations from the past. What are the chances of jail for a first-time DWI offense? Is there a way to get another penalty instead?

  Answered by 2 attorneys

  

• Do I need a lawyer for a DUI/DWI in New York?

  Asked in Hamburg, NY | January 9, 2019

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• Is a DUI a misdemeanor in California?

  Asked in Fresno, CA | September 20, 2018

  Answered by 1 attorney