Matthew Blake Wallin’s Answers

Matthew has answered 26 questions

  • I got a DUI in my driveway with NO keys

    Asked by a user in San Bernardino, CA - about 4 years ago.

    Believe it or not, the act of driving is never necessary. Even if NO DRIVING was witnessed by an arresting officer or private citizen — a licensee may be arrested and charged with a DUI. . Intent...

  • Can you go to traffic school for a speeding ticket in AZ? We live in CA.

    Asked by a user in Encino, CA - about 4 years ago.

    In order to find out if you are eligible for traffic school, you will need to contact the court in the county where you received your ticket. They will let you know whether you are able to take a...

  • Procedures for expunging prior criminal record in CA

    Asked by a user in Newport Beach, CA - about 4 years ago.

    Where available to persons who have been arrested or convicted, expungement does not happen automatically, and is never guaranteed. A person seeking to have an arrest or criminal conviction expunged...

  • Ending probation early in California?

    Asked by a user in San Jose, CA - over 3 years ago.

    California law (Penal Code 1203.3 b) allows the court to modify or terminate your probation. Once probation has been terminated, you are relieved of the duties imposed by probation and you can...

  • What is the financial criteria for when a public defender can be assigned to the case?

    Asked by a user in Los Angeles, CA - about 4 years ago.

    Each court and county is different. Generally, if you are not able to hire a private attorney the judge will ask you if you intend to hire an attorney, or if you are requesting the Public Defender...

  • I was pulled over today for no apparent reason. The officer told me that my music was too loud.

    Asked by a user in Dublin, CA - over 2 years ago.

    An officer cannot legally stop a driver unless he or she can substantiate a specific and just cause to believe there has been a traffic infraction or other violation of law. Pursuant to the 4th...

  • What is the penal code for a DUI with a BAC of .2 ?

    Asked by a user in Sacramento, CA - over 2 years ago.

    Usually in a DUI case, you will be charged with two separate criminal offenses: Section 23152 (a) of the California Vehicle Code, driving under the influence; and, Section 23152 (b) of the California...

  • Is a plastic tube considered paraphanalia even though you can't smoke or snort or inject any type of drug with it?

    Asked by a user in Paso Robles, CA - about 3 years ago.

    It is unlawful to possess any device, contrivance, instrument, or paraphernalia used for unlawfully injecting or smoking specific controlled substances. Possession of drug paraphernalia is covered by...

  • How to go about getting a misdeamenor expunged from your record

    Asked by a user in Palm Desert, CA - about 3 years ago.

    If the court granted you probation, and you successfully completed that probation, then you will likely qualify to expunge the criminal case at the end of the period of probation. Successful...

  • What is PC1192.7

    Asked by a user in California - over 3 years ago.

    Serious Felonies Within the Meaning of California Penal Code Section 1192.7.(c) (1) Murder or voluntary manslaughter; (2) mayhem; (3) rape; (4) sodomy by force, violence, duress, menace, threat...