DUI probation violation?

Depends upon the judge, prosecutor and lawyer - those three things dictate what happens in a misdemeanor probation violation. If you don't go to...

Will my juvenile son be prosecuted?

The judge cannot order restitution absent an adjudication of guilt, whether via an admission or bench trial. The prosecutor will be looking for an...

A misdemeanor case can only be filed once; if it is dismissed, then penal code 1387 bars any re-filing. A felony matter, by contrast, can...

LA County used to be notorious for early release, but penal code section 1170.18 (prop 47) effectively changed that - now, my clients are often...

Depending upon the circumstances, a first time DUI plea typically includes: 1) 3 years of informal court probation; 2) a DUI school (ranging from 3...

My bf had got arrested lastnight for domestic violence and now he's being charged with felony domestic violence

Based on what you wrote, it sounds like your boyfriend is being overcharged. He needs an aggressive lawyer at this point. The police will usually...

Is the DUI arresting officer present during the court hearing ?

The arresting officer will be present on court dates where the DA needs his or her testimony. Testimony is needed at jury trial and often before...

Would any of the attorneys here, be willing to take a case pro bono?

Your boyfriend has a lawyer that happens to practice as a public defender. Your boyfriend can try and fire his public defender - he would need to...

What can I do to help my dgt? I live in Buffalo NY. She's in jail in Ca.

No, not true at all. Your daughter is stuck in a classic bureaucratic extradition abyss - not much of a remedy here for her at this point. Please...

Here is the thing: You can absolutely satisfy all of your court probation requirements out of state. But, the DMV here in California will not...