I live in CA and got first DUI , would it be better to do extra 11days of community service instead of paying the fine?

This is a matter of personal preference, and the factors that would play into your decision have already been discussed. Although this community...

I got a dui in 2008 (i was 18.) I was driving on a suspended license last friday and got a dui (2012) what will happen

The prosecutors on a 2nd DUI are extremely aggressive, which usually means they are pushing for a minimum 60 days jail time. This timeframe can be...

Question regarding a legal arrest or illegal arrest. that resulted in a DUI

These types of cases are becoming increasingly more common here in Southern California. The bottom line here is that you are not guilty of a...

Rear-ended on freeway, blew 0.08 BAC, 1st offense DUI, no priors. How to proceed?

.08% is an extremely negotiable number. It is so borderline that factors in your favor, (IE: Cops didn't see you driving, no behavior to exhibit...

There's good news and bad news here. The good news is that in the eyes of the court and prosecution, this DUI will be viewed as a 2nd. The bad...

It is very likely that you have heard others you know use the word "Expungement" to describe 1202.4. It confers the benefits as described by other...

Unfortunately, the prosecutor gives very little (if any) credit for your lifetime of following the rules. As stated, based on the small factual...

Any chance for noncriminal plea deal for first time DUI offender in Santa Clara County, CA?

By definition, acceptance of a "plea deal" within the California Criminal Justice System is accepting a criminal charge. Therefore, it is...

I NEED TO KNOW IF ITS BENEFICIAL TO TALK TO THE DETECTIVE ABOUT MY SPOUSAL BATTERY CASE.

If your intention is to do everything in your power to increase the chances of his arrest, then it is likely in your best interest to meet with the...

5 years informal probation will be completed in jan 13 2013.completed all programs and restitution but had a stay put on driving

Congratulations....! Probation is often times looked at as "just enough rope to hang yourself with. " Completing a probation period, even...