You mention this happened after graduation, if you're under 21, then it's a different ball game. Please clarify, is this a .10, or .01. .1, seems...

I'm not sure why you would want to prove negligence in a criminal setting, because the burden is lower. You can concurrently file a civil claim.

I think you're referring to a Civil Compromise in criminal court. However, it only applies to certain misdemeanors. A violation of PC 211...

Can I leave the country 2 days after my probation is over ??

You should be fine. Typically for a DUI, it's informal probation

As my colleague stated, anything is possible. If the other party was injured, you’ll probably face a civil suit. It may be that the police are...

What kind of sentence are u looking at on a 3 felony in the state of California ?

I agree. There are many factors that can change the outcome of the answer to your question. Without further information, it's impossible to give...

If my court record says "closed," do I still have to petition for dismissal to get it off my record?

I agree with my colleague. For licensing purposes, you will ALWAYS have to disclose your arrests since the government will always be able to see...

I want to file a 851.91 in Madera County, for sealing an old drug diversion case. I can not find the form to use?

I have moved this to the "Criminal Defense" section. There are certain rules you need to follow procedurally for a 851.8 Petition, aka Petition of...

If your conviction was expunged does that preclude you from being able to file a motion to vacate if new evidence was discovered

There is a time limit for you to file so I suggest you read PC 1473.6(d) carefully. You can file any motion you want, it doesn't mean you will be...

Can a felony DUI on your driving record be reduced to a misdemeanor DUI if it was reduced to misdeameanor and expunged in court?

The DMV record would not show that the case was reduced to a misdemeanor and expunged. The administrative action would have been for a felony DUI...