The simple answer to your question is "Always" "Never" and "when you are not applying for a states license or applying to a state job". An...

Misdemeanor DUI trial scheduled for next week. I am represented by the public defender. Can I still retain a private attorney?

If you trust the private attorney you can and should go with that person. Moreover, the court will likely allow substitution of attorney. Good...

What is the current standard DUI penalty in San Diego ?

The punishment for DUI's in SD can vary depending on the county you are in. From my experience, downtown is more lenient then say north county. ...

I got busted for shoplifting @ macy's department store

Although you have no question, I have some advice. If what you were alleged to have taken exceeds $950 in value, which is unlikely because you...

Just so you know, there is no such thing as the "sovereign man defense". The "twinkie defense" has had more success in the America judicial...

I was charged with transportation to a non continus county. I was wondering if it was considered a wobbler?

If you would like to see a list of wobblers in California click the link below. You should consider hiring an attorney regardless.

Are 911 recordings actually destroyed after a specific amount of time or transfered to microfiche?

Generally speaking, evidence is retained by law enforcement throughout the period where the statute of limitations runs. However, individual...

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It is very unlikely that you would be taken into custody at a misdemeanor arraignment. If you retain an attorney you will likely not even have to...

You need to be off of probation in order to have your application granted. However, you do not need to wait for the entire 5 year (3 years is for...

If I can't afford a Criminal Defense Attorney to defend me from PC 417.4 charges, what options do I have?

I would recommend going with a public defender.