Talking to a lawyer is not just being on the safe side, it's essential. I believe the sub-section you're being charged with is misdemeanor only,...

Yes, you should. SLO County is unique from places like LA County when it comes to diversion. Pretty much all diversions except for PC 1000 drug...

How can I dismiss a Judge?

It's difficult to get personal property out of evidence before a case concludes. If a judge won't compel it, I usually see if the DA will give me...

I bought a car and now it turns out the vehicle is stolen.

When you purchase a vehicle, you have something of and obligation to look at the pink slip and make sure that the person selling the vehicle is the...

If someone is intoxicated and arrested while allegedly trying to steal a bottle of booze but no property was lost or damaged...

Voluntary intoxication is probably not going to be a valid defense to shoplifting. However, if the store has sent you a demand letter for 5x...

If this is an open case, it's imperative that you do not suffer a felony conviction if you want to join the US military. Furthermore, the military...

First time DUI in SLO county. Can punishment include not being allowed to leave the state?

Assuming for the sake of argument that she is unable to beat the case ... in SLO County, and really anywhere in California, if a person is...

Can my ticket get dismissed if the officer wrote the wrong vehicle make and model?

I don't think those two discrepancies will be enough, but if he also wrote the wrong license plate number and/or VIN ... you might be in business.

Will I be sent to jail crossing back into USA?

Your questions is rather vague. I would say that it depends on the seriousness of the warrant and the county that issued it. But there is of course...

Has any lawyer filed a petition under prop 64, HEALTH & SAFETY CODE §11361.8(e) If so what are the normal time frames?

I haven't done one in Monterey County. But I calendared one in SLO that was granted. If I remember correctly, the DA is entitled to 10 court days...

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