DUI in Nevada with California DL

[caligurl28]

From California, DUI happened in Las Vegas, NV. (My first DUI)

My car ran out of gas after I got a flat tire on the side of the freeway, half of my car was still on the roadway because I was unable to move it due to no gas. Police pulled up behind me did the usually road test asked if I want to do a breathalyzerwhich I consented to, but the officer was unable to at the time for some reason or other, so the took me in booked me and did the blood sample. I got bailed out after 30 hours. This happened 3 months ago, this week I went to get my papers for court, my BAC was .179. When I went to court the officer handed out a few green slips and I got one. It said to come back in 3 months and "plea" was circled on the bottom right corner it said "no complaints" The officer said they may prosecute or dismiss. My question is, why would they have me re-appear? And what does "no complaints" mean? Any info wuold be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

 

[ReformedMan]

My car ran out of gas after I got a flat tire on the side of the freeway, half of my car was still on the roadway because I was unable to move it due to no gas.

So I guess givin' it a little push off the road has gone out of style? When you show up to this next court date to make a plea, have an attorney standing beside you.

 

[FlyingRon]

You had a flat tire and ran out of gas a the same time? Some luck.
Next time you get severely intoxicated, make sure your car is fueled and in good condition.

I wouldn't bank on a dismissal.

 

[caligurl28]

I appreciate the sarcasm, but if you read my question I specifically asked what does "no complaints" mean. Thanks anyway.

 

[lenny71]

I appreciate the sarcasm, but if you read my question I specifically asked what does "no complaints" mean. Thanks anyway.

Generally it means no other traffic tickets/violations (ie speeding, running a stop sign etc).

 

[caligurl28]

Generally it means no other traffic tickets/violations (ie speeding, running a stop sign etc).

Thank you. I appreciate the information.

 

[ReformedMan]

And get an attorney. This is a serious charge. Don't take it lightly.

 

[F.A.M.]

Getting a lawyer costs a lot of money and still then u may be found guilty by the courts. One thing u have going for u is that it will be 6 months before u go in front of a judge. You may be able to get it dismissed due to failure to provide a speedy trial. Consult a lawyer in Nevada to see if u qualify....good luck.

 

[ReformedMan]

You may be able to get it dismissed due to failure to provide a speedy trial.

That's a load of hooey. This won't be dismissed. For DUIs you need an attorney, and you need him/her yesterday. Here in VA anything over 0.15 is a DWI, so if Nevada is the same you are looking at a very serious charge.

 

[racer72]

That's a load of hooey. This won't be dismissed. For DUIs you need an attorney, and you need him/her yesterday. Here in VA anything over 0.15 is a DWI, so if Nevada is the same you are looking at a very serious charge.

Try .08. That's the limit in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

 

[ReformedMan]

Try .08. That's the limit in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

You must not have noticed the W, as opposed to U. In Va a 0.15 and up is an aggravated DUI, termed DWI. It comes with harsher penalties. I will assume you simply misread.

 

[CdwJava]

You must not have noticed the W, as opposed to U. In Va a 0.15 and up is an aggravated DUI, termed DWI. It comes with harsher penalties. I will assume you simply misread.

The terms DUI and DWI are often used interchangeably. In my state we don't even USE "DWI" for the most part for anything. So, perhaps you could have been a little more clear in what you meant by the term. .15 here allows for enhanced penalties, but it's not called anything special.

Racer noticed the "W" as did I ... it was just unclear as to what you meant by it - the assumption was easy to make that you believed .15 was the per se limit or that you had simply failed to communicate what you meant (which was the case).

When we use abbreviations or even 10 codes (10-4, 10-20, 10-8) we run the risk of misinterpretation as numbers and abbreviations tend to vary a great deal from state to state or even county to county (as with the ten codes).

- Carl

 

[ReformedMan]

Thanks for clearing that up Carl! And sorry for the miscommunication, Va is a very tough state on this offense so I guess they like to have a separate distinguishable term for it as well! I'm very happy the per se limit isn't 0.15... what a disaster that would be

 

[CdwJava]

This is also why you will read many of us asking what the CODE section is that a person was charged with as opposed to the shorthand, "assault", or, "reckless driving", as there may be numerous offenses that have a similar moniker. The code section will contain the elements and info on penalties, not the abbreviation or shorthand.

Glad it's cleared up.

And, yeah, a .15 per se limit would be a nightmare!

- Carl

 

[racer72]

In my state, a DWI (driving while intoxicated)is anyone with a BAC over .08 or has a positive blood test for drugs. A DUI (driving under the influence) is anyone 21 and over with a BAC above .02, anyone under 21 with a BAC above .00 or under the influence of drugs. The website I got my info, The Institute for Highway Loss does not define the difference between a DWI and a DUI.