On Feb. 15th I was charged with a 20001(a)- hit and run and a 23153(a+b) Dui of Alcohol

If you cannot afford an attorney, ask the court to appoint a public defender. These are very serious charges - both can be (and if you are in...

Do I need a DUI lawyer?

You absolutely need an attorney! Based on the limited facts provided, you are dealing with (1) A DUI and potential suspension of your license, (2)...

If the police had enough probable cause to arrest you, they would have done so. They can always arrest you later if a subsequent investigation...

It all depends on the facts of your case and whether you have a good expert (although a decent enough cross-examination of the DA's expert might...

It sounds to me that your PD is a "dump truck" and looking for any excuse to get your case off his/her desk. In any event, such a statement, given...

DUI Refusal- A friend was pulled over in Irvine. I was a passenger. I told him to refuse everything. Then they did a warrant

First, you should never refuse a chemical test, as (1) it is an automatic 1-year driver's license suspension, and (2) The DA can usually prove DUI...

The question is incomplete. If you were ORed prior to your Arraignment date, it is likely that you were cited and released to appear by the jail. ...

A "wet reckless" will stay on your DMV record for 10 years. Further, keep in mind that if you get another DUI, your wet reckless can be charged as...

What can I do to help my boyfriend get a shorter sentence or better? He is facing 11 years in prison for Aggravated Robbery?

First of all, even if you cannot afford a private attorney, he is entitled to a public defender. Once he is assigned a public defender, I would...

How much will my bail be

Typically, each jurisdiction has a bail schedule, which generally dictates how much bail will be for any given offense (ex. $ 25,000 for burglary,...