You should consider yourself lucky that the case was not charged as a refusal because there is an automatic 1 year suspension of your driving...

What is the consequence for failing to register ?

Your boyfriend should register right away even though he is registering a few days late. The penalty for failure to register as a sex offender...

Ive been charged with a serious felony 11 months ago and the d.a. hasnt given the discovery,can my charges be dropped?

If your were actually charged 11 months ago and in Santa Clara County, you should talk with the attorney appointed to represent you. I am certain...

Is my license re suspended or is it still restricted?

When DMV suspends your driving privilege and you enroll in the First Offender Program, your suspension becomes a 30 day "hard suspension." When...

This is a horrible situation. It sounds like a felony assault occurred. I am surprised that the police did not respond appropriately. This is...

Can a misdemeanor DUI affect my green card application

My colleagues are correct. Yes, it will affect you. But the question is best asked of an immigration attorney. Good luck.

What alternative(s) if any is there a process to follow? Motion to file?

The fact that you say the case was once dismissed and re-filed suggests that the case is a felony rather than a misdemeanor. A misdemeanor...

How can I use my right to be arraigned to help my legal defense? What happened(from a legal standpoint)and what will happen?

You are doing everything that I recommend to somebody facing charges that you are facing. Have faith in the process. Keep track of your AA...

Is he likely to get prison sentence

I practice in San Jose. The DA's office here is very aggressive in DV cases. He is very likely to be sent to State Prison for a long time when...

Since the judge says im gonna do 13 days how much of that am i actually gonna do?

It depends upon whether the judge gave you any "credit for time served" against the 13 days. You will do half. For each 2 days ordered you will...