Not sure whether I should just use the Public Defender or Hire a Lawyer.

Once you're charged you'll be assigned a public defender if you don't already have an attorney. You should seek to meet with the public defender...

What do I have to do to maximize the chance of a Romero Motion to be granted.

You need to ensure your attorney is up to the task of producing evidence, both documents and witnesses, to convince the judge to disregard the...

The Romero case grants judges the discretion to strike prior strikes in a new case. It suggests that a judge should consider doing so if ten years...

I was arrested for under the influence and was already on probation for another non drug related felony joint suspension

By "joint suspension" I assume you were placed on probation with the minute order reflecting "execution of sentence suspended" for a set period of...

Althourh the person may be out on bond it doesn't mean a simple traffic stop will result in an arrest. It really depends on what occurs during the...

If my probation didnt include search and seizure and i got pulled over and because i was on probation they searched me

If you're on probation then it's likely you have a "4th Waiver" as a condition of probation. That waiver permits law enforcement to search you...

Never sent my restitution?

You should have your attorney coordinate payment of the restitution in a way that satisfies the prosecutor. You shouldn't have to deal with the...

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Im currently deploy my quest is can i send a letter to the court saying i plead guilty so i can pay my fine?

In San Diego County you will not be able to simply pay a fine and go on your way in a DUI case. You should contact a criminal defense attorney to...

If i have two prior felony duis both over ten years old one over twenty years old but they gave me a strike and 80% on the

The way you posed you question is a little confusing, but I think you're asking whether or not your prior strike is still applicable even though...

You'll be able to expunge the conviction once you've successfully completed probation and otherwise paid off all fees and fines associated with...