Going from wet and reckless to dui, still harsh punishment?

Yes, your "wet reckless" will count as a prior conviction, making your new case a second DUI within 10 years.

You are correct. So long as you do not drink and drive (or drive while under the influence of drugs) you are in compliance with the terms of your...

My minor stepson is has been arrested. I'm going to let him sit there. What can I do moving forward to save him from himself?

This may not be a very popular opinion, but I think leaving him in custody for a while may be the best thing for him. He has to learn to "own" his...

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Can somebody explain to me my boyfriends sentencing please? Can someone give me an estimate of the time he has left to serve?

I would say you are just about correct. There appears to be some information missing, or at least that would be helpful to know. As I read what you...

Shoplifted as a minor got arrested, and instead of paying a fine I got community service but never completed them what happens

You should contact an immigration attorney with this question. If a record was created in the court it is discoverable by the government, and it...

Are you allowed to switch lawyers before going to trial on a dui misdemeanor?

I agree with the previous answers, however, if you wait too long and your new attorney tries to substitute in on the date of your trial the court...

3strikes in ca with out of state felonies

You may be confused as to what a "strike" offense is. Not every felony conviction is a strike; a felony DUI is not a strike unless there are some...

Reason for a motion for a new trial or an appeal for misdemeanor.

It is the client's right to testify or not despite what the attorney's view happen to be. I always "make a record" when the client does not testify...

My brother has been charged with Assault with a deadly weapon and is now incarcerated I would like to hire an attorney for him.

Well, Avvo is a good place to start. If you do not know a good criminal defense attorney in your area, or do not get a referral from someone you...

So I have a ticket for petty theft and showed up to my court date to find out that it wasn't filed and was told to call

If it is not filed within the one year statute of limitations no charges will be filed. Until then, you have to call periodically to see if the...