How can a warrant for Public Intoxication from 1999 be dismissed, without appearing locally, as I now reside out of state?

Penal Code Section 977 allows for an attorney to appear on behalf of their client in misdemeanor matters. If you do not hire an attorney, then you...

Does a 9 year old juvenile DUI belong on a job or insurance application if I attended a diversion program at the age of 16?

Generally a juvenile matter is not considered a criminal conviction so you would not have to disclose it on an application. However, some job...

What is pc148(a)(I) code stand for

As my colllegues stated, PC148(a)(1) is resisting arrest. Many District Attorney Offices and City Attorney Offices take this charge very...

Declined breathalyzer and blood test

Once you are arrested for DUI you are legally requierd to submitt to a chemical test. There are addtiional consequesnes to refusing a chemical...

I am 48yrs old and have not had a moving violation in 21years , and Just got picked up Friday evening for a DUI .First time via

In addition to the consequenses mentioned by Mr. Kaman, there is a fine. The criminal fine plus various fees and assessments is normally around...

I am unable to afford an attorney, could a public defender be just as good?

A Public Defender is a criminal defense lawyer. Public Defenders are government employees and you don't have to pay for their services (many...

Can I fight the Ca DMV to get my license back? I was arrested exactly 13 months ago and never charged.

It is difficult to get a Deputy District Attorney to sign the DS702 form, but is is well worth the effort. The alternative is having to take the...

Will my license be taken away on my second dui?

Whether or not you will loose your license depends on many factors. A 0.09% BAC is not that high. Depending on how long the chemical test was...

You are right to be concerned. Obeying all laws is most likely a term of your probation and not to consume alcohol may be as well. Assuming these...

I have a criminal misdimeanor in california. Can I still buy and own a gun?

Convictions for driving with a suspended license does not affect your ability ot own a firearm in California. As Mr. Marshall noted in the...