Penalties for a 2nd dui are very harsh. Many counties are now requiring an IID for second time convictions. You have 30 days to appeal your...

Does an officer have right to detain me for crossing yellow line??

A cop can pull you over for any violation of the California Vehicle Code. It is hundreds of pages of small print. Every day on average a driver in...

A conflict panel is a group of lawyers in private practice who are assigned to criminal cases when the public defender has a conflict. i.e. when...

Why would drug court be offered as part of a plea bargin for a theft charge

Do you have a prior history of drug abuse? Was there evidence that you were stealing to fund a drug habit? These are possible reasons.

Can I be charged as part of a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine.

A conspiracy is an agreement between two or more people to commit a criminal act, with overt acts in furtherance of a conspiracy. Simply talking...

What does it mean when you are charged with home invasion ? and what does 2nd degree mean?

A home invasion robbery is a residential burglary with the so called "hot prowl" allegation, which alleges that the dwelling was occupied at the...

I have a friend who is being detained in mcc san diego.How long can the feds take before pressing charges or choosing to deprt?

Without knowing why he was picked up it is not possible to say. You or your lawyer should contact the clerk of the Southern District and get a copy...

Looking for an attorney who can take a case regarding using a sealed record.

I suggest that you contact the L.A. County Bar Association Lawyer Referral. Here is the...

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You should have an attorney review the court file. Ordinarily, diversion is structured as "deferred entry of judgment". In other words, you enter a...

Your citation gives you a court date for arraignment. If you are actually charged and enter a plea or are convicted at trial, the court will order...