How can I keep my record as clean as possible from a first DUI?

California DUIs fall into two general categories - (a) driving while impaired due to alcohol and/or drugs; and (b) driving with .08% or greater...

Blood test was not immediately refrigerated and tested nearly 1 month later. Results were over .20!

Perhaps a combination of temperature and vial contents (blood and preservative) produced fermentation which in turn produced a higher BAC reading....

Can I retrieve my self surrendered hand gun after EPO expired and DV case rejected by DA without any implications or "issues"?

It seems you're concerned about letting sleeping dogs lie. You're smart to be careful. Prosecutors sometimes reject cases for insufficient evidence...

Is it a good idea to write a letter to the judge when trying to get early probation termination?

I think it's best to have an attorney make a formal motion for early termination of probation. It shouldn't cost too much - less than...

Will I get contacted by the Orange County District Attorney for a "hit-and-run"?

The statute of limitation on misdemeanor hit and run (without injury) is one year. In cases like yours, typically you learn charges were filed by...

Whay kind of consequences might I face? Would I have to wait an entire year and what are my chances of an expungment?

It may be that you can have this charge "infracted" (like a traffic ticket, not a misdemeanor) or even dismissed. It depends on the facts, the...

Should I hire an attorney for a DUI case? What are my chances of having the charges reduced or dropped?

Temecula may differ from LA, but here an attorney can be helpful in spotting case issues (in your favor and against you), guiding you along the way...

As you probably know, she will have a public defender if she cannot afford a private attorney. Most PDs I know are pretty good, though overworked....

As some of the other attorneys have opined, your use of force must be reasonable under the circumstances, and reasonableness has a lot to do with...

I got caught shoplifting 94$ worth of lip gloss in sherman oaks, i spent one day in jail, will i go back

The amount of jail time they're requesting is far too high for a first offense petty theft, but if you've had a prior I could see why they're...