PC 1054 governs informal discovery, and the formal motion to compel discovery that you would have to file if you're not getting something. You...

Can I drive to/from court? When will suspension start?

Your first court date is this week. This date is just an arraignment and you will not be convicted unless you plead guilty. If you did not...

Upcoming hearing with the dmv heading

If you do lose your DMV hearing, you'll likely get a 4 month suspension, the first 30 days of which is a "hard suspension" (no restricted license)....

Been cited 4 possession of pot under 1oz. I will appear. If i don pay fine, will unpaid fine go 2warrant or only collection?

It will probably just go to GC services (collections), but note that it will probably add another $300 civil assessment to your fine and that fine...

Do I need to hire a defense lawyer for an arraignment on misdemeanor?

For $70 worth of merchandise, I would definitely recommend having an attorney handle the matter on your behalf. $50 and less of merchandise can be...

Store ban length of time

My sister and I had a food fight at Denny's when I was a kid. I've been to Denny's a few times since, and no one has caught on, but I'm always...

Felony reduced to Misdemeanor a few years ago. Considering work in UK and possible work visa.

Due to the 17B motion, the felony conviction is now a misdemeanor. You earned the misdemeanor by being successful on probation, and for most...

Will having a sex related misdemeanor that has been expunged for over 5 years affect my medical school admission?

California's "expungement" process is not as helpful as in some other states. It doesn't really remove anything about the record. Misdemeanors...

There are several code sections authorizing police to impound cars. The most common such impound happens with driving on a suspended...

DUI suspensions are complex because they are suspended by the DMV 30 days after arrest (unless a hearing is requested) AND by the court. So...