Are there any protections in place to guard against continuous abuse allegations (via official police reports) being filed ?

Making a false police report is itself a misdemeanor (PC 148.5) punishable by up to six months in jail. Although what the ex may do in the future...

How long does someone have to stay in jail if they have a warrant against them and how much would bail be?

The amount of bail depends on the crime charged, as determined by the bail schedule of the county where the offense occurred. For specific...

Hello, am I supposed to receive a court date when I haven’t even had my hearing for DUI? They’ve rescheduled my hearing.

Who wouldn't be? Persons accused of DUI have to fight a battle on two fronts - court sanctions and DMV sanctions. DMV sanctions include a...

Can a person be rebooked for a domestic violence charge without first seeing a lawyer or magistrate?

The answer is not as simple as one might expect. Penal Code sec. 825 provides generally that a person must be arraigned within 48 hours of his...

Uncertain. But instead of waiting, get a copy of the minute order from the court that granted your 1203.4 petition. This will serve as proof of...

A fourth DUI, even if it occurs within 10 years of three prior DUI incidents, can be charged as a misdemeanor or felony. In either case, courts...

Can an officer open my car door without asking permission during a traffic stopped for speeding?

That would be a warrantless search, which is presumed to be unlawful so that any resulting evidence cannot be used against you. But an unlawful...

If you were under 21 at the time of the incident and refused the preliminary alcohol screening test (PST), the DMV will suspend your license for a...

I got a second driving on a suspended license how much time in jail can i get n is there other options i have i do besides jail

Courts have a great deal of sentencing discretion, taking into account previous offenses as well as the circumstances of a current offense. In the...

Of course an attorney can and should make every reasonable argument in favor of one's clients. And misdemeanor prosecutors may be flexible on this...