Arson is considered a serious felony under Penal Code section 1192.7(c)(14).

An amended order of reinstatement just means the DMV changed or modified the order of reinstatement. Your license is still being reinstated. Why...

Weekends do count. If he has previously had a flash hold of ten days, this time ten days may not apply. He may be held quite a bit longer and...

Confused about speeding ticket. I received a speeding ticket & a proof of no insurance even though I did have it but it wasn't

You should go to court or hire an experienced traffic ticket attorney to handle these cases for you. Don't just ignore the ticket because you...

Is an arrest for felony drug charges grounds for ex parte, even though it was dismissed w/o prejudice?

Grounds for an ex parte application for what? I agree that you should be concerned with the environment your kids are in if that is his way of...

16 Year old ticketed for violating provisional license

Do you have any other criminal history? That is important. If not, the punishment is up to the juvenile court judge and it may include community...

What is the cost of an underage citation for shoplifting?

There may be very little cost to him. What is his prior criminal history, if any. He may have to perform community service or if he has an...

How long before a misuse of a handicap placard citation is dismissed ?

That is tough to answer. It may not be dismissed at all. It may be filed and then you'll need to appear at the arraignment or hire an experienced...

Case got dissmissed, can it be reopened?

It cannot be reopened. Sleep easy. The case is over and cannot be reopened.

First time DUI?

Both Mr. Quintero and Mr. Leggett provided excellent responses. I would only add that DUI is an incredibly punishing crime, even on a first-time...