I was arrested for dui and hit and run, what can i expect?

You are in for a long hard road. You will need the assistance of a good lawyer. One thing interests me (don't answer on this forum): were you...

Cell phone search while on probation...OK?

Most of the time when someone is on probation, there is search and seizure waiver as a condition. This means basically that if an officer wants to...

My son was petition for review was denied in the 5 Appellate court of ca,

This is a complicated area of law. You need to get a lawyer who knows this area of law to help you this procedural quagmire. Avvo is a good source;...

Is it possible to request different terms after sentencing?

Yes, you can request a modification, but you are going to have to do it in the county in which he was sentenced and on probation. But first he must...

Legal jurisdiction, can one county charge a person with a crime that happened in another county, Ca criminal procedure

There is a difference between venue and jurisdiction. Sometimes a crime is considered "continuing," such as drug transportation or a conspiracy....

What does it mean when it is a 667.5b with a F for severity?

This is what is called a prison prior, and it adds one year to the term for the current offense, for each qualifying prior term served in prison....

It simply means that the DA did not file the charges in time while you were in custody, so you were released as required by law. As a misdemeanor,...

My friend is going to her arraignment next week for DUI and hit and run in CA. What should she expect?

Your friend definitely needs the help of a good attorney. The consequences of a situation like this are many, from possible jail time to fines to...

MY HUSBAND HAS BEEN ARRESTED FOR A DUI CHARGE 2 YEARS AGO. HE IS BEING HELD AT $5,OOO BAIL. THIS IS HIS FIRST CHARGE.

I suspect there are some missing or misunderstood facts here. If this is really a first DUI arrest, and there are no aggravating circumstances, in...

This is a confusing question. If your friend had a 14 year sentence "suspended" by the judge, and was placed on probation with certain conditions,...