I have a 2nd dui what`s better a pd o private lawyer?

I see you list your location as Pomona. If your case is in the Pomona courthouse, I strongly recommend you hire private counsel. This is not a...

I got charged with a misdemeanor DUI -- if I hire an Attorney do I have to go to my arraignment and pretrial?

An attorney can appear for you on a misdemeanor charge. I could make the court appearances as long as I can reach you to discuss your case and get...

This is the code section: (a)Any person in this state who does any of the following is punishable by imprisonment in a county jail not exceeding...

How come my wife now has record but never got a court date?

Are you sure about that? This is usually a citation offense with a ticket issuing and a court date noted right on the citation. As my colleague...

Being charged with a DUI but I was outside of the vehicle but admitted to driving? Why am I getting more jail time?

My colleagues are correct - you need an attorney on this. The problem is a refusal to take a chemical test is treated as essentially an admission...

I have a bench warrant and need to travel to Thailand. Will I be able to leave the U.S?

You can leave, no problem. It's re-entry that could potentially cause you difficulty. This is not a serious ticket but, if a warrant issues, it...

This sounds like a dreadful situation - but not one that comes as a particular surprise. It sounds like your husband's car was ID-ed at the scene...

My mother was arrested for DUI and child endangerment after an officer ran into the side of her car. She only had a BAC of.054%

My colleagues are correct - the police can hold her for a limited time. If it is Long Beach P.D., their conduct, sadly, is not surprise. You can...

Do I need to hire a lawyer to fight this?

As my colleagues have said, let your insurance company deal with this lady's claim. They are obligated to defend you to the limits of your policy...

In CA, what constitutes an arrest? At what point must Miranda rights be read upon an arrest?

It's a common misconception that you must be read your Miranda rights as soon as the police have contact with you investigating a crime. This is...