How to defend myself against a DUI conviction

It is a really bad idea to handle this on your own, particularly with a BAC of .17, which is over twice the legal limit. Money or not you need an...

How much prison time do i face

I see many questions on avvo in which people want to do what is going to happen to them because of such and such an offense or parole violation. ...

Is it possible for a PC 488 to be dropped to an infraction on a first offense petty theft amounting to $58.00?

PC 490.1 says the prosecutor can charge a theft of under $50 either as a misdemeanor or as an infraction. That doesn't mean they have to reduce it...

I am pro per until this afternoon.

If you and you husband are separated then the service on his business address was invalid as to you. You will need to challenege that service as...

What does withdrawal of pretrial diversion mean?

If he can't comply with the terms of his diversion, then the court will most likely impose a sentence that could result in jail time.

Harassment can be emotional, psychological and verbal as well as physical. A large percentage of these cases that I have worked on do not involve...

What shows up On an expunged 1 count misd CA?

Your criminal record will show the arrest, the conviction, and the expungement which will actually read "Conviction dismissed." I can't tell you...

I am a first time offender, and i was charged with a 459 pc

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Is a public defender okay to use, or will it put my chances of lowering fines etc. in jeopardy?

It's not clear from your question that would be entitled to a public defender. If you are charged with a simple infraction you will probably not...

A friend of mine is probation and recently got a DWI. (didn't blow on brethalizer) what could happen? Can he beat it?

I see many questions on avvo in which people want to do what is going to happen to them because of such and such an offense or parole violation. ...