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What if im on informal probation and i get a speeding ticket?

The District Attorney here in San Diego will not take any action on probation for a speeding ticket if it is a regular speeding ticket without any other factors. It is best to do what you can on the ticket itself, like contest it or have it reduced to a non-point offense, and keep the points off your record for the speeding citation. If you are on probation for a moving violation or DUI, then you may already have two points on your record and you want to avoid points to keep your insurance from...

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Will the d.A. dismiss my case before it even gets to court, if 2 "witnesses" claimed i was peeing an turned towards her peeing?

The answer to your question may depend on what the two witnesses told any officers involved. The officers involved in the case will write a report that will get forwarded to the District Attorney for review. If the District Attorney believes the witnesses are credible then charges may get filed, if not, then the District Attorney may decide against filing charges.

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I hit a parked car and got a DUI.

As an attorney here in San Diego, I know what you will actually be facing here in San Diego County. You will receive 5 years of informal probation, not 3. You are looking at a fine of $2,000 if in the Vista Court, $2.040 in the other courts in the county. With a .22 blood alcohol level you will receive 10 days of public work service unless your attorney can convince the prosecution to reduce that number to below a .20. You will be ordered to attend and complete a 9 month DUI program if it...

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I was arrested in, California for disorderly conduct ,alcohol, 4 years ago, have I got a criminal record?

As mentioned, the prosecution, the City Attorney, if you were in the city boundaries of San Diego, would review the police report of your case to determine whether to file charges. If they decided to file charges, they would have mailed the information to your last known address. If you did not show up at court on the date indicated on the notice, a warrant was likely issued. You can check to see if the sheriff lists a warrant at http://apps.sdsheriff.net/warrant/waar.aspx. Just enter your info....

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I got a speeding ticket in California. As a Canadian that may not visit Cal. for another year what consequences may I expect?

It is not worth it to have to wonder about how this will impact you. If you hire an attorney they can handle the court proceedings without you being there and resolve the case for you. As to the payment of any fines owed, you would have to pay or set up a payment plan, but either option is better than leaving this issue unresolved.

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I got two speeding tickets in California in two different counties within 2 months of each other.

If you do not want to pay your citation up front you will not be able to do the trial by declaration option mentioned. The other thing you can try to do to keep points off your record in your situation is to set the matter for trial. Then, if the officer appears speak to him/her prior to the trial actually starting and attempt to get the officer to amend the citation to a vehicle code section 21710 (Coasting) violation. This is a non point offense and will help with insurance. Sometimes the...

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I am facing a 3rd dui within 10 years with a child endangerment charge

Showing the judge and the District Attorney that you are taking steps on your own usually helps your case, but will not solve your problem. If your case is in El Cajon, you will have to speak to the District Attorney about your case, and see if they will consider work furlough instead of the jail time you are facing. There is no guarantee, and you will have to see if the judge will consider work furlough--if you are working at a full time job and can afford the $42 dollars a day. Work furlough...

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Does second DUI will affect my citizenship?

If both of your DUIs were simple DUIs, meaning no injuries, then they should not result in deportation. DUIs are not considered crimes of moral turpitude, even if you have two of them. If you had other offenses connected to the DUI it could create problems, such as driving with knowledge of a suspended license. However, it sounds like you just had the DUI, so it should not create immigration consequences. To be sure in your situation I would strongly encourage you to contact an attorney who...

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Im 21 and got arrested for drunk in public in a city called IV went to jail overnight what are my consequences?

I view an infraction as a better option than a misdemeanor. It is worth the extra money in the long run. Generally infractions are the lowest offense levels there are, something like a noise violation or speeding ticket. I think you made the best choice you could to have your case go away. An infraction is the option some attorneys pursue when trying to reduce their client's charges, so you accomplished that on your own. It is also much better to have an infraction on your record then a...

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What will happen if i dont get traffic ticket through mail until court day

As mentioned, when you were stopped the officer should have had you sign a citation. The court date is given by the officer at the time he or she cited you. The court will sometimes mail a courtesy notice to remind you of your court date and the fine amount, but there is no requirement that the court do so. You will want to appear at court or hire a traffic ticket attorney to appear for you to avoid any civil assessments for not showing up on the court date. If you have lost your original...