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I need a "waiver due to financial hardship" on an interlock device in Georgia.
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I got a DUI in Georgia in 2008, I now live in Washington State and am unable to get my license here until I clear up matters in Georgia. The only remaining hurdle is the interlock device. I was told by the Dept. of motor services that I could ask for a waiver due to financial hardship from the Judge in Georgia and everything would be good. I called the court in GA, and couldn't get anywhere on my own. I need help from an Attorney to resolve this matter.
You should either contact the attorney that represented you on the 2008 case, to see if he or she can help you with the matter, or use the "find a lawyer" area of this website, to find an attorney in the jurisdiction in which you were convicted that can assist you. Good luck!
Ian ZimmermanCar / Auto Accident LawyerDecatur, GA ·
You will need to petition the Court to resolve this. These are not the easiest thing to get but depending on the facts, you may be able to get a waiver. I assume that you are also having issues getting a new license in Washington. With the new computerized systems, a problem in Georgia can cause suspensions across the country. I was contacted by someone form Oregon about a DUI from over 20 years ago that just showed up and was giving him issues with a renewal on his license there. I understand your grief. I hope you are able to find the help you need. There are many of us on here who can help. What county is it in?
Here's the problem, if you have the money to hire a lawyer the judge is going to wonder why you do not have the money to pay for the interlock. The other problem is you are asking the judge put his neck on the line and allow you to avoid a requirement that every other person has to follow. It is highly unlikely any judge is going to be willing to take that chance with someone that has multiple DUIs.
The easiest way to accomplish your goal is to hire a local attorney to handle this for you. The attorney will have the correct motion, and can present it to the judge. Also, if the state objects a hearing may be required. An attorney can attend, and conduct, this hearing on your behalf.
You are in a situation that is not easy to resolve. Because you are having financial difficulty you have tried to work this out yourself - with no success. The best way to address this problem now is to hire an attorney that works regularly in Eastman to file the appropriate motion backed up with evidence of your financial hardship. However, many judges take the position - if you can afford to hire an attorney to represent you in court, you could pay to have the ignition interlock installed and monitored on your car. Unfortunately for you, hiring an attorney is the only way that you are going to get an answer to this problem - whether it is the answer you want or not. If you don't get your license issue cleared up, you are taking a HUGE risk if you drive with a Suspended GA license. You can use .com to find an attorney that practices in Eastman. Good Luck with getting this issue resolved. George McCranie www.McCranieLawFirm.com
