How much do dui lawyers cost and how can you tell if the individual is the right choice?

Here's what you should look for: 1. Has the lawyer ever tried a DUI to verdict? If so, how many times? And, if the lawyer has jury trial...

I got called back to court for a Dui (B- marijuana) what does this mean and what is going to happen?

It merely means that the prosecutor has filed your case a little later than usual. You have to fight this; a marijuana DUI is beatable almost every...

Can I still obtain reduction per PC 17b if I've already been granted relief under prop 47?

Prop 47 and PC 17B are different statutory vehicles for a misdemeanor reduction; for your purposes, prop 47 is a wiser choice because then you can...

Need a lawyer.

I recommend you read a few lawyers' profiles here on AVVO and pay close attention to their reviews and criminal defense experience. It is all...

Civil Demand? Should I be worried?

Hire a lawyer to properly defend you in connection with your shoplifting case, if one was filed; the civil demand is separate from your criminal...

Can a criminal defendant, who previously served as a confidential informant, discover the statements made while serving as a CI?

penal code section 1054.1 PENAL CODE SECTION 1054.1 [THE PROSECUTOR'S DISCOVERY OBLIGATIONS]: "The prosecuting attorney shall disclose to the...

Hire a skilled trial lawyer who has experience defending DUIs to verdict. You may have a "no driving" defense here; that should be explored. If...

I am in the middle of my DUI ordered classes and need to leave because of the family emergency abroad. What do I need to do ?

Notify the program of your emergency and have them write a letter granting you permission to resume upon return; also, you must place your case on...

I talked to a lawyer he wants $2,500 to represent me for my felony hit and run case should I pay it?

$2500 for a felony hit and run is generally far too cheap in my opinion. You get what you pay for, especially when it comes to criminal defense...

If I have a warrant(not vehicle related) can I still get my drivers license in state of California

Likely not because the court will notify the DMV if the case is driving related (generally) and the DMV will suspend your privilege to operate a...