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Go into court get it converted to community service.
Since this is your second DUI it's highly likely that the DA may seek jail time. While you may have several defenses due to your mental capacity, and... Read Answer
The normal practice is to give the defendant the BAC reading. However, the failure to give you the reading would not change the process or... Read Answer
Take in the proof of registration, and they will have to release the car, although you will probably have to pay the impoundment fees.
You should be able to have this considered your 'first offense'. Of greater importance, you should mkae sure that the 'stop' was legal and that the... Read Answer
No sure I understand the question. Generally the court or Probation Officer will provide a list of approved providers, even if you change... Read Answer
Nope. You can never get your license back (in California) until you complete the alcohol program. You should hire a lawyer to go to court to recall... Read Answer
It's mandatory 10 days. You may be able to convince a judge to give you community labor.
Yes if you plead to a 14601.2 (10 days mandatory). You should hire lawyer and try and get the charge reduced so the mandatory minimum doesn't apply.
You need to have successfully completed probation, with no other cases pending. Contact an attorney to file the expungement petition on your behalf.
The best action you can take is to hire an attorney to appear on your behalf and have the warrant recalled. In most cases, the attorney can appear... Read Answer
Go thru your chain of command and talk to the Prosecutor.
1 year from date of original arrest, if filed as a misdemeanor. 3 years if filed as a felony.
Usually the state has 1 year to file before prejudice is presumed.
He should hire a lawyer to go to court to recall the warrant. A lawyer can do this without him present if the underlying charge is a misdemeanor, so... Read Answer
That's what a trial is for. The prosecutor has to prove the case and if they don't. The jury will acquit the defendant.
There is a driver's license suspension for at least one year with every DUI, unless the person is eligible for ARD in which case it is a 30 or 60... Read Answer
You need to talk to your lawyer about your choices. First, you could be sentenced to jail time for refusing probation. Second, you still have to do... Read Answer
In this day and age, most states have reciprocity. A suspension in one state will be effective in another.
Hire legal counsel to file a motion to re-open the case.
You should hire a lawyer and get this relatively minor charge dismissed. By yourself you may end up with a criminal record, and it isn't worth it... Read Answer
I have no opinion. Trust your attorney.
Unfortunately, there is nothing anyone can do for your boyfriend if the judge postponed the court date and your boyfriend can't afford to pay the ... Read Answer