My daughter pleaded guilty to 2nd degree robbery. Her attorney said that's a strike against her. What does that mean?

A strike is one of the most serious felonies a person can plead to. If your daughter is convicted in the future of another felony, she faces the...

Can I use marijuana for medicinal purposes (I have HIV+ and am diagnosed with AIDS) while on diversion pursuant to section 1000

Not necessarily. Judges consider mj a "gateway drug" and buy into anti mj propaganda. I've seen judges summarily order clients to refrain any use...

What should I do? I'm totally lost and it's my first time ever getting in a trouble.

It's impossible to assess the situation without knowing what precise charges you have pending, or without more facts. To get a thorough and...

Will my record reflect that I was convicted of two DUI offenses?

It depends on what really happened in court. It is far more preferable to plead to ONE DUI than to two different charges. In my experience the DA...

3rd time DUI. Crashed on freeway. No one else involved. DA offered 300 days weekend work release. Is that a good deal? BAC .21

If it's the first offer then it's probable a better offer is available. It depends on a lot of factors-- the judge, your DA, and how willing to...

My son was not driving, him and his friends drank the night before, sober driver drove my son's truck, they ran out of gas.

Your mention several facts that could be important but certainly not enough to say do it yourself. There could be a solid "not driving" defense, as...

Pc 273.5 misdemeanor injury spouse. What to do please help us

Things can get very complicated when you combine immigration and criminal law issues. Unfortunately, Public Defender are often lacking in time and...

If the local code says it's a misdemeanor, and you plead to a misdemeanor then that is what it is. and now it is on your record until you do...

Will your license be suspended for a failure to appear on a dui

Yes. The criminal court sends notice to the DMV to "hold" your driver license. Then, when you are arrested with driving on a suspended license, you...

Can I fight restitution order caused by DUI?

Victims have a right to restitution. You have a right to a hearing and demand that evidence be presented to prove the restitution. The truth is...