There are basically 2 things that leap out at me when I read a question like this. Directly on your topic, my first comment is that you cannot stop...

This is one where you absolutely need the help of a lawyer. The reason I say this is because this case should have a motion called a "Serna" or...

The answer depends on your specific State law and on whether the flag pole would impede your view or impede the officer's view of your license...

Absolutely not! The only search that you have given "implied consent" for (in California at least) is the search required to obtain a chemical test...

You were released with a written promise to appear in court. Failing to appear at the date, time and place you promised could subject you to a...

Do I need a criminal defense attorney?

The wrong year won't help but, what will help is hiring the same lawyer for both counties.

Should I hire someone to represent me for my arraignment?

You may or may not be screwed on the PC1000 case depending on what court or courts your 2 cases are in and whether the new case actually gets filed...

For purposes of the Federal government, a 1203.4 dismissal/expungement is NOT effective. For California State purposes, by its terms, a 1203.4...

Given the fact that I appear almost everyday in Orange County, I can say that I would ALMOST ALWAYS tell a person to hire an attorney on a...

How do I find the lawyer that represented me?

Unless you had a bad experience with your first lawyer, I would ALWAYS advise you to go back to that lawyer. If you cannot find him/her, go the...