First of all, you were very lucky to get a dry reckless. If it was a wet reckless, then you would have had to do a 12 hour program. However, you...

Is there a legal way to stop my ex from using her verbal abuse and insults against my parents?

This question is best asked in the family law section as what you need is a civil restraining order. Hopefully you have kept the messages as...

I got a DUI 4 months ago.Since then i have not started my assigned programs because of financial hardship. Now i want to start

Judges will usually give you a re referral to the program, but you should not have waited so long. Contact your public defender immediately so...

Will i have to serve jail time for second dui with a BAC of .23

If your case is in Ventura County, yes. If it is in Los Angeles, probably not as long as it is your first offense and no aggravating factors. ...

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Retain an attorney in Oregon, or ask for your own criminal record from the Oregon DO or equivalent.

Were my rights violated ? And can I beat a false charge of 647 (b) ?

As a former LA City Attorney, i prosecuted many of these cases and now have defended many. Since it just happened, now is the time to hire an...

As my colleagues have said, as the protected person, you can't get in trouble for contacting the restrained person, but he can get in trouble for...

In L.A. County Jail, Awaiting Probation Violation Hearing; How Precisely Do I (or Relative) Request Marsden Hearing?

Since you are not the client, you cannot request a Marsden hearing. Only your relative can when he or she next appears in court. You may want to...

My Brother Wants My Help In His Criminal Case, But His Attorney Won't Share Documents. How Can He Waive Privilege For Me (Only)?

I feel for you as obviously the government is not equipped to deal with mental issues as they should be. That being said, it is possible that your...

Should I sign a contract with bail bonds man before my arraigment day?

Some bail agents will do the paperwork in case you get taken into custody at the arraignment. If you are going to an arraignment, you have already...