Can a person object to the DMV Hearing being continued due to lack of evidence?

Yes, attorneys do it all the time. Unfortunately the DMV is an administrative agency and I agree with my colleague you have no right to a speedy...

If I plead not guilty for traffic violation and found guilty, can I request to attend traffic school?

It is going to depend on the judge and the county. Each judge can make their own decision on what to do. I know certain judges in Orange County...

To have something reduced to a misdemeanor the code to be used would be 17(b). Only "wobblers" can be reduced to a misdemeanor. If you are not sure...

Consult with a lawyer about this. I deal with cases like this all the time and I can tell you that Michael Asen is actually a lawyer that a lot of...

Petty Theft Charge

You can get this expunged. The California Fair Labor Standards Act says that employers can not ask you about cases that have been dismissed or...

I was detained at a checkpoint when I pulled over and did not pass through. Was using navi on phone. BAC .11

The reason there is a high conviction rate is because there are a lot of people who drink and drive. There are also a lot of cases that are...

Can I talk to my family about the investigation?

You can contact your family, be careful what phone you use when contacting them though. You want to make sure any calls are not recorded.

In a federal plea agreement, is it true that drug quantities cannot be stipulated but drugs can be added / omitted?

I agree with the attorney above. It should be known though that the plea agreement is not always followed in Federal Court and depending on the...

The Statute of Limitations for a misdemeanor is generally 1 year after the offense date. That is taking into account there is no tolling. For a...

Impaired driving

I agree with the lawyers above a free consultation can explain this. The prosecutor will use your driving before the stop (none because of the...