How to best fight a possible DUI charge when never arrested?

I am a CA lawyer, not an AZ lawyer. In CA, if the police made no move to arrest you for a misdemeanor in one year after your accident, you have...

Was I arrested?

An arrest is usually understood to mean that you were at least temporarily "seized". Because Loss Prevention stopped you and did paperwork (I do...

Can you reopen a case after it was settle and you plea guilty to the charges even if you weren't guilty of it?

You are legally allowed to request to set aside your plea if that is done before sentencing. However, you must have legal grounds. If your...

Selected as the best answer

I would agree with other answers that you should go along with diversion. the purpose of diversion is to keep crimes off your record and to divert...

There are different levels of contact depending on the size of the DA's office involved, as well as their policies regarding the information they...

If you were convicted by jury trial in a felony matter, you have 60 days to file an appeal. One of the bases for appeal, even if you have a...

I was acquitted for entrapment. Can I expunge my arrest record?

Yes. You can apply to have your arrest record sealed based upon insufficient probable cause to arrest. This is a separate motion and may not be...

Battery misdemeanor case. My lawyer is not supportive. Should I get a different lawyer?

Domestic violence cases can be very tricky. Some law firms charge a very inexpensive flat fee and then simply ask the DA or court for their offer...

Bailing a person out gets that person out of custody pending the court date. That usually means he stays out of custody throught the trial or...

How to withdrawal a guilty plea?

Under the law, a person does have a short period of time to petition the court to set aside a guilty plea. Normally it requires obtaining copies...