My 18 yr old son was just found quilty of G TA in Ca. He was sentenced to 1 yr in county jail and 5 yr prob. A strike?

Grand theft auto is not a strike offense alone (if it was carjacking that is a strike). GTA can even be a misdemeanor. A SLA may be a sober...

Ask for traffic school. And yes, the police or the court can add a charge for driving without an IID installed.

Im on probation and I ran away two months ago. I turn 18 in two weeks. What should I do?

You should turn yourself in to your probation officer ASAP. Once you turn 18 and are in an absconding status, you will be charged as an adult with...

On a fist offense for possession of meth how much time can someone get?

This is not just a possession case. It is a sales case, which carries with it a sixteen month minimum prison sentence (mid term is two years,...

There is no standard software engineer background check criteria set by law. Each company is free to decide what standards they set for...

Should I tell my probation officer that I intend to file a motion for early termination and expungement?

I would not tell your probation officer about it because it suggests you think you are special and merit different treatment. Probation is a...

Although I've gotten attorney answers on here that tell me that the max time for requiring an ignition interlock device is five

I am not sure if Alameda County has some type of new requirement, but this sounds wrong (not true). As to renting a car in another part of the...

How can i find out the terms of my DEJ after it has already been granted?

The minutes from your case will usually spell it out. The minutes are also called the docket. Go the criminal courts clerk in the courthouse...

Can I get a hardship CDL? My Mother has heart problems, and I am the only one who lives with and near her.

Regardless of why your license was taken away (DUI?), you are asking about a critical need license, I believe. Click on the article link below to...

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I was arrested in Alameda County (downtown Pleasanton) for dui. First offense. Alameda County requires the interlock device if

Five months on a first time DUI if you opt to get a restricted license. Your BAC level does not affect this. Every car you drive is supposed be...