Will not go into a specific play by play with your case--beyond this limited interchange. But here's an example from one of my cases. Cops got a...

Summary Probation Violation?

The key concern is to not violate your summary probation since that could land you in jail. If you can end up with an infraction on the suspended...

How long do they have to file? Shouldn't they at least have given me another court date first and then if I didn't comply issued

You really got effed on this one. You did everything your could, by the book, and they turn around and stab you right in the back. The very least...

What can I do? Is there attorney that can still help me?

Knowledge is power so go get some. If this "case" is in Santa Clara county, go to the court's website and input your information. Case no's. and...

First time petty theft charge no record should I plead guilty at arraignment and ask for pre trial diversion program ?

Don't do this yourself--plain and simple. Hire a local criminal defense lawyer or go with the PD, if you qualify. If this is somehow filed as an...

Do they automatically check for other substances with a DUI citation. I understand the defense may find results questionable.

Automatic check for drugs in the blood on a suspected alcohol case? No. If your citation states the charge is VC 23152(e) (dui drugs), they...

Should I keep ignoring these civil demand letters & fine?

By far the most important thing is not getting charged for petty theft in court. You are probably off the hook there since the cops were not...

When they came up to my car should we have said nothing at all? Did they violate our rights in anyway? I don't understand it.

By far the most important fact here is that you not once, but twice refused consent. After that, they engaged in what's called a "fishing...

My son got in a accident was his fault he has no license or insurance & the car is not in his name yet

Wake up call! He needs to get licensed and insured ASAP (if he's going to drive). Danger lurks out there. Driving without either (and getting...

How much should i expect to pay for a lawyer?

Two important things right off the bat --you or your lawyer must make a dmv hearing request to a local driver safety office within 10 days of...