Can 2nd misdemeanor dui be automatic felony based on a prior felony conviction which had been reduced and dismissed before 2nd.

If I understand your question correctly, you have a prior felony conviction, that has been reduced to a misdemeanor and one prior DUI (perhaps the...

Will i need a criminal defense lawyer?

Couldn't agree more with Mr. Dane. It appears you have an awful lot at stake here, namely decades of your liberty. If it were me, I'd contact...

Does refusing field sobriety tests in a DUI infer that I am guilty?

Refusing field sobriety tests is the smart, right thing to do. Without the field sobriety tests, there may be a stronger argument that there was...

I have a DUI case pending in TX, but live in CA-cannot afford attorney fees . What happens if I don't show & no representation?

Ignoring the problem will not help. You'll either need to hire a Texas attorney you can afford or travel back there for your court date and ask to...

What should I do if I want to return to California?

I agree with Ms. Thompson. While you originally needed a criminal defense attorney, at this stage, you need to discuss this case with an...

Am on formal misd,probation

If you are on probation for a misdemeanor, it is informal/court probation. Formal probation is where you'd have to call or check in with a...

Can a Prosecutor offer an assault victims defendant a deal to flip on his drug trafficking,, in exchange for victims case.

Friedrich Nietzsche once said "Distrust all in whom the impulse to punish is powerful" While it may be clear to you and me that there's...

Selected as the best answer

Without knowing more, it sounds like you're getting a pretty good deal with 15 days of CalTrans. If you don't like it, you can discuss the...

I'm not sure I understand your question 100%, you should contact some local attorneys and discuss your case confidentially.

Petty theft charge?

Jail would be very unlikely in this situation. It's still important to get the best outcome possible and try to keep your record clean. Diversion...