It sounds like this is being treated as a detention and not an arrest. Meaning no charges will be filed. Has he been released from custody?

Depends on the totallity of the evidence against him and what he is charged with.

What's the difference between a regular misdemeanor & a misdemeanor citation? And does a misdemeanor citation have a statue of l

They are the same thing. Police do not have to arrest you. They can give you a citation which usually includes a promise to appear. If you do not...

Juvenile

Yes. I have had clients that were charged with felonies without ever being booked or arrested.

Arrested, charged, but license still in possession and DA has yet to file charges.

Mr. Pullman post is spot on but I would just add that if you have a scheduled court date be sure to go to court on that day or have an attorney go...

For a first time DUI the DMV does not normally impose an IID. But the only way to be sure they are not imposing it on you is to call the DMV and...

DUI and Misdemeanor on the same date

Speak with you DUI attorney and see if he will represent you on both cases. It is much better to combine them together so you can try to dismiss...

Can my friend fly from vancouver BC Canada to California with a DUI?

The issue is going into Canada not coming into the USA. Canada has very stringent boarder restrictions and individuals with a DUI will have...

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Can she charge me with assault?

While technically there may be some exposure I believe the police and DA would look very skeptically on a filing a week later after she requested...

Dont you need some sort of proof before you file a restraining order against your neighbor?

You do not need proof to file but they will need to convince the Judge to grant their request. You should prepare to defend their accusations and...