Darrell Jon York’s Answers

Sounds like they filed it as a misd not a felony. The law was amended last year to up thegrand theft amount from $400 to $950. I don't know why they are still listed the charge as a grand theft if the amount was less than $950 since 487(a) states the amount must exceed $950 unless they are alleging you stole domestic fowls or crops valued over $250 (487(b)(1)(A)). The DAs office have computer programs that spit out the complaints and they may not have updated their software to reflect the...

You are entitled to the out of pocket cost for the use of rental car from the time the car is not operable (or in the shop) until the repairs are complete. Since the car is a total loss, you should be entitled to the rental car from the time of the accident until they cut you a check for your car. If you were injured in the collision, I suggest you contact an attorney.

That is correct, an expungement is a 1203.4 dismissal.

Sounds like you have a good case for trial but it always depends on all the evidence. CHP Santa Clarita office has their patrol vehicles equipped with video systems so you or your attorney need to get your hands on that video so see the driving. Also, the video system captures the audio via a wireless microphone so many times the officers write in the arrest report that the suspects speech was slurred but the audio contradicts that. Also, if the blood sample was obtained more than 3 hours...

You will need to file a motion for early termination of probation and I suggest you hire an attorney for this. Whether or not the motion will be granted is another thing and it varies by court to court. If there is a compelling reason and you have served at least 1/2 of the probation, and you have completed everything and paid all fines and fees, the court is more likely to grant the motion. Good luck.

Its really neither. A person on parole is considered under the legal custody of the Department of Corrections and shall be subject at any time to be taken back within the inclosure of the prison. A parolee is entitled to a parole hearing to determine if they violated any condition thereof. If they have violated a condition of parole they are returned within the inclosure of the prison.

It runs from offense date to offense date, see Vehicle Code §23540. So your arrest date is considered the "offense" date. Don't do this case alone, consult with a DUI attorney in your area.

Contact the police agency where you live and file a report. The district attorney or city attorney is responsible for filing the criminal charges if they believe there is enough evidence.

You might be able to get your car back before the 30 days, it depends on who is the registered or legal owner of the car. You are entitled to a impound hearing and you make that request with the police agency that impounded your car. You will be charged for each day it is in impound. I suggest you retain a local attorney IMMEDIATELY to assist you.

A defendant has the right to produce evidence and subpoena witnesses to court to aid in their defense.