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DUI:Bail money return and Restricted License

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My friend paid full amount of $2500 for my bail for DUI ( first offense no accidents) and my case has proceeded up to arraignment so far, I am waiting on my court date, my attorney waived my presence. When will I get the bail money back? I have served the 30 day suspension on my license but since I am waiting for my first case hearing date, how can I drive ( whether I am convicted or acquitted ) till then? Can I apply for a restricted license before the case hearing? I also have a out of state license which is so far not suspended, can I drive on that?

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Robert Driessen ·
Assuming that the entire bail amount was $2,500 you will get the money back at the conclusion of your criminal case. However, if the amount of the bail was actually $25,000 and you paid $2,500 to a bail bondsman than that money is gone for good. If you have already completed your 30 day suspension you can apply for a restricted license for the remaining 3 month restriction. Understand that the restricted license only allows you to drive to and from work and your alcohol classes. Robert Driessen
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John Kaman ·
If your friend posted an all cash bail you will get it back when your case is over. If he used a bail bondsman the amount he paid is the cost of the bonding service and he will not get it back. You can apply for a restricted license now; you do not need to wait until the conclusion of the criminal proceedings.
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Hussein Chahine ·
You can apply for a restricted license after the 30 following your arrest have passed. As for your bail, the bail amount will be returned to you once the case is done. Good luck.
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David Philip ShapiroCriminal Defense AttorneySan Diego, CA ·
The attorneys above are both correct, but I am wondering if you have retained an attorney why are you not asking him or her these important questions?
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