I have 3 duis can i get house arrest ..

The timing of when you received the DUIs and when you were convicted is critical to determine how much custody you're facing. Normally, you will...

Is it a given that jail is unavoidable if you plead guilty or is convicted of felony petty theft with a misdemeanor prior?

Incarceration is not required, but the facts of the case and your character will determine whether or not, or how much, custody you may receive if...

I don't know what i am supposed to do after receiving a DUI?

You have ten days from the arrest to schedule a DMV hearing. Do it now. The DMV can take action apart from the criminal courts. As for the...

Yes, a person working on a marijuana grow can be prosecuted for participating in cultivating marijuana for sale. The person can be prosecuted in...

I was cited with a notice to appear in court for a shoplifting misdemeanor. Can I avoid a criminal record?

It is possible that a good defense attorney can negotiate this down to an infraction, which is not a criminal conviction. You should seek a free...

You should speak to your defense attorney about challenging the civil forfeiture of your cash. You can possibly get this money returned, but not...

Arrested for probable cause, What motions are to be filed and to challenge the arrest ?

Penal Code section 1538.5 covers suppression motions. The motion may challenge whether or not a detention or arrest violated the Constitution. ...

What is the process of bringing or enforcing a detective to have to testify and or to be interviewed?

Your attorney needs to serve the detective with a subpoena. Most law enforcement agencies in California require a subpoena be served at least two...

Does a federal agent need to be present when a county sheriff is serving a warrant on a non indian on indian land?

Most reservations in California are soveriegn entities with law enforcement agreements with the county sheriffs. Also, it's highly unlikely the...

In the state of CA, why can police officers just write tickets for drug offenses? My boyfriend was charged with 11378 HS.

Health and Safety Code section 11378 concerns possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of sale, a felony that could result in up to...