At what point is it appropriate to challenge a person to a fight legally?

The short answer is never. If you are threatened with bodily injury or someone near to you is threatened you can respond with reasonable force...

There are different types of pretrial diversion. Some involve drug arrests and resolution under Penal Code 1000 with a guilty plea to the...

Does a CA DUI criminal trial have the authority to lengthen a DMV-imposed license suspension?

The issue of prior convictions before the court and the DMV is quite complicated. I have seen the DMV change its mind and treat a second arrest in...

Probation Dui classes

Let your attorney no that you are financially strapped and have him or her contact both the court and probation to work out a resolution. Your...

If I blow a .00 how could I get convicted of driving under the influence? I thought it was a going to be a closed case?

DUI can involve drugs as well as alcohol. If the DA can prove you were under the influence of drugs, you can be convicted of DUI drugs. The DA...

yes, many lawyers will work with a client on payments. Typically an initial retainer will be required and depending on the type of matter, a...

How soon after being modified to informal probation can early termination be requested if all tasks completed?

the court has discretion to terminate probation early. you would most likely want to give a good reason (for example your job or education...

If it was alleged and admitted or proved that the assault resulted in great bodily injury, the offense is a "violent felony" and as such, pursuant...

Yesterday morning I had my "proof of enrollment papers" to bring to my 8:30 am court appearance in reference to proposition 36.

I agree you should let the court know what is going on, ASAP. But I would start with a phone call and explanation to your probation officer or...

My brother was arrested and has 9 charges and I am trying to figure out what they all are and if there is any advice for him?

14601.2 Misdemeanor. Driving on a suspended license which was suspended due to a DUI, 10 days mandatory minimum custody if convicted with...