Probation violation plus DUI hit and run.

One of the main factors here will be whether the first DUI that was "dropped to a reckless" was handled as a "wet reckless" (priorable as a DUI) or...

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My soon-to-be exhusband had me arrested (the DA dismissed, without arraignment.

Having the arrest reduced to a "detention only" and the DA choosing not to file were both good starts. If you want to have the arrest record...

Does a misdemeanor DUI mean I can't get hired?

It sounds as though you just have a misdemeanor. Misdemeanors shouldn't have as much of an effect on your employment prospects, but each employer...

Is it possible to be granted Trial by Declaration at an in-person arraignment for a speeding ticket?

The best way to win a trial is for the officer not to appear. You lose that chance doing a TBD. Set it for trial. It would obviously be...

I failed to respond in time to a jury summons for the Van Nuys courthouse. Should I contact the court? Will I get fined?

You should be able to get rescheduled with not much trouble. Be apologetic and make it clear that you're not trying to get out of your civic duty...

I was arrested for shoplifting after having a emotional breakdown can i get a pretrial diversion?

Depending on the strength of the evidence against you and the value of the items taken, you might be able to avoid a misdemeanor conviction. ...

"Courtesy Notice: This is not a Ticket" Red Light Violation

I've heard several other attorneys say that you can ignore these notices and never suffer any DMV consequences or pay any fines. That might be...

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Petty Theft?

A petty theft after a driving on a suspended license (even with the FTA), hardly makes you a career criminal. Based on the value of the items...

Are employers allowed to ask for valid driver licenses if the job doesn't entail driving?

As usual, Mr. Hill's advice is spot on. I would post the question again, this time with "employment" as the practice area. As attorneys, we tend...

I got a ticket for revoked license will i get a ticket in the mail to pay a fine or will i have to go to court

I agree with Mr. Hill. The outcome will depend on whether you were on probation for one of the DUIs, whether the suspension was due to DUI and...