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Your son should've been issued a citation telling him to report to the Vista Courthouse at certain time. You should speak to a defense attorney...

Jail time for a 3rd time DUI

A DUI with two priors normally results in a minimum of 120 days incarceration, although the judge can order work furlough as a substitute for jail....

It's too late to introduce evidence regarding guilt, although this information may provide grounds for a new trial motion. You need to sit down...

Gps tracking

If he was wearing the GPS tracker as a condition of probation he can be violated and sentenced on his original case. If he is on parole and is...

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Do I have a good case for dismissal of my first impending DUI?

Your case seems to be on the threshold, meaning it could go either way depending on how well you're represented by your defense attorney. You...

Does my S.O. need legal representation for a PC 1203.2?

A probation revocation hearing normally involves two steps: (1) a preliminary revocation hearing, possibly followed by (2) a full evidentiary...

Can a plea bargain be made on 5 charges of false imprisonment if the person was very drunk when it happened?

A plea bargain is always possible; although, the offer made may not be what you want. There's a certain amount of give-and-take when negotiating a...

How much jail time will somebody get for a HS 11360A if they are already on probation?

Your boyfriend could receive a sentence up to one year or less on the misdemeanor violation. This could be in addition to whatever he receives for...

I need some help with a 3rd time DUI

A DUI within the last ten years will be considered a prior. A minimum of 120 days incarceration is required for a third time DUI. Fortunately,...

Should we place bail?

When a person is arrested for a crime they may be held in jail until a verdict is returned in their case. Oftentimes, this can take months. ...