Hit and run driver crashed into my vehicle causing my passenger serious injury while I was under the influence. Misdemeanor?

The prosecutors will most likely file charges as a felony due to the serious injuries involved under section code(s) VC23153(a)/(b). This charge is...

Can I get my court date moved up for a texting and driving ticket? I don't want to wait the standard 60 for my court date.

Hire an attorney to appear on your behalf to handle the matter. If the citing agency hasn't forwarded the citation to the court, then you can't...

So it simply states you were convicted on count (3), count (2) was dismissed and the court electronically(abstract) sent the conviction information...

Could I get at least the drug paraphernalia one thrown out since he stated my car was not searched or found any contraband?

Hire an experienced criminal defense attorney and even if the attorney doesn't get the charges dismissed right of the bat, your attorney could work...

How to get DA to charge for Felony not Misdemeanor?

There are multiple reasons why prosecutors file charges as a felony or misdemeanor. There are further variables why they would be willing to reduce...

Does he have to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life?

If convicted, yes pursuant to PC 290, he will have to register for the rest of his life. Furthermore, this charge is a "STRIKE" offense as it is a...

I agree with my colleagues and I wanted to point out that you haven't disclosed any facts of your case such as the reason for the stop, if and how...

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Can I fire my public defender who is obviously over worked and request a state appointed attorney?

If you decide to get a private attorney, the things that the new attorney will most likely closely look at would be: 1. Reason for the stop 2....

Can we possibly get the charges bumped up to aggravated felony? Is there a chance they can plead this down to a misdemeanor?

The District Attorneys office filed charges and you can't make the decision on how the prosecutor will proceed. However, it appears their conduct...

Who had told you what your blood result was? Your blood results typically take months after a forensic criminalist examines and certifies the...