Legal Question in DUI Law in New Mexico
Dui
Is getting a ticket for DUI but not being arrested for DUI the same?
Asked on 11/12/07, 2:19 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Clifton Hypsher
Hypsher & Assoc., LLC
Re: Dui
Yes. Being issued a summons (ticket)and released is the equivalent of being arrested and taken to jail. Generally you will have an arrest record, can be prosecuted and face jail time.
Answered on 11/12/07, 3:45 pm
Philip Rosmarin
Rosmarin Law Firm
Re: Dui
The first is much more comfortable, but the charge and the effects are the same.
Answered on 11/13/07, 3:33 pm