Charged for misdemeanor DUI but anticipate it being changed to felony DUI at arraignment

Thanks for your question. Matters of bail are up to the discretion of the court after hearing facts related to the crime and the risk of flight....

Thanks for your question. California and New Jersey have reciprocity based upon the Interstate Driver's Compact, and California usually suspends...

I read somewhere that there are 3 ways a DUI can be a felony...

Thanks for your question. As you mentioned, there are several ways a DUI can become a felony. It is not set in stone, however, as the law...

Thanks for your question. In most counties in Southern California, for cost/expense reasons, they don't test for any other substances unless...

I got in a car accident in December of 09 and that resulted in the police citing me with a DUI however I did not get arrested.

Thanks for your question. Yes, it is possible that you could have a warrant for your arrest. If your case was in Orange County, checking the...

My resident card expires next year is it better if I become citizen but with a DUI record??

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If I have a warrant that is about 1 year old, what are my chances of avoiding taken into custody?

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If I have a warrant that is about 1 year old, what are my chances of avoiding taken into custody?

Thanks for your posting. The answer to your question is that, if your case is in Riverside, you may have a high likelihood of being taken into...

Convicted in AZ drug charge but reside in CA now would like become a PTA?

Thanks for your posting. The answer to your question is that it's difficult to promise what the licensing board would do. They usually want to...

Thanks for your posting. The answer to your question is that if you were arrested, then the arrest is on a criminal record, yes. An arrest is...