I got a second DUI with only 6 months remaining on my probation from the first one. what should I do?

Not to beat a dead horse, but I agree with all of my colleagues above -- get a lawyer! The reason you need to call DMV within 10 days is to set an...

Is it legal for a CHP motorcycle officer to go 3-5 feet behind my vehicle and swerve in my lane and the lane right of me?

Many times, CHP weaves through lanes for traffic control. Doesn't sound like this happened in your case, however. Your best bet is to go to court...

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Chrged with 3 counts grand theft felony as a minor what will happen?

As a former Orange County Senior Deputy District Attorney, one of my roles with the office was that of Assitant Head-of-Court of the Juvenile...

I need some legal advice to fight my traffic tickets (speeding and seat belt), which I got them for the first time in my life.

You will save yourself a point by going to traffic school. If you fight your ticket and lose, that option is gone and that point may have an...

My friend has a suspended license and drove my car. There's a 30 day hold on my car. Is there any way I can get it earlier?

Mr. Roberts is correct -- many times the Agency holding your car will allow it to be realeased depending upon the evidence you present to them.

Site-released for a petty theft.

You want to try to get this case dismissed if possible. If the theft was a low dollar amount, you have a good chance. Contact an experienced...

What is the punishment for 7.16.040 AMC urinates in public and it's circled as a misdemeanor. Can it be reduced to infraction?

You really don't want to plead to another misdemeanor. As a former Orange County DDA for over 18 years, this is a case where you have a good...

What does special activity / court orders mean???

In addition to his parole violation, it is possible he has an Orange County probation violation or the DA may have filed a new case against him. I...

What is the punishment for 7.16.040 AMC urinates in public and it's circled as a misdemeanor. Can it be reduced to infraction?

A lawyer should have a very good chance of getting you an infraction and possibly a dismissal in exchange for community service, a fine or...

I was hit by a drunk driver who was on sleeping pills and had a suspended license I was not injured but what are my rights?

It is very good timing for me to read your question. I'm an attorney in California specializing in victims' rights in criminal prosecutions...