Should I fight a DUI charge in which an officer arrested me after my car was broke down and I drank while waiting for the tow?

I love this defense. Your factual situation sounds viable if there is evidence corroborating your statements. For example the tow company driver...

In Ventura can you find your own petition for prop 47 or do you have to use the pd that was originally from your case??

You are entitled to handle this motion yourself, and likely if you still qualify economically then the pd will handle this for you. But they are...

The pronouncement of judgment is suspended and the defendant is granted probation. This has been partially addressed before

When you are on a suspended prison sentence and probation is violated you do not have the same exact hearing rights as you do when on a typical...

Will this expire with time?? If I went to court and I was found guilty, what do you think would be the sentence?

Was this case filed as a misdemeanor or a felony 243(d)? This case may be defensible in more ways than you are thinking. For one, there may very...

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Can i be guilty of being under the influence of a controlled substance

I practice locally, and you may have a very defensible case. The DA here, often passes on prosecuting these without a test. There are two theories...

If someone has been arrested for brandishing a weapon, not a firearm and threatening someone and the weapon was confiscated.

This is much more serious than you think it is. There really isnt such a thing as "he isnt going to testify". i have seen the DA in Ventura County...

I was charged with a 487(a) misdemeanor and was wondering if it can be expunged and sealed and how to go about it

You may be able to terminate your probation early. Which court room were you convicted in? Most judges, depending on your record/circumstances will...

Why must i answer to the courts in a felony case when i'm not on probation , nothing on my person , warrant that wasn't for me

Your question is leaving out some necessary details. For example, "holding to answer" is simply a judge finding probable cause for those charges at...

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How do I get a doctor's "Status Report", medical record into a trial to prove an injury?

There are always exceptions to the general rule, but more than likely going in pro per is a huge mistake. Even the brand new rookie DA's are...

I noticed a curious phrase in my court papers after my plea.

You still have the right to a hearing and the ability to challenge any amount requested. This term is in effect for the period of your probation. ...

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