Hi I decided to attempt to buy alcohol and in only 18 and my friend was intoxicated and is a minor I got just an infraction.

An infraction is not a good thing but it is far better than a misdemeanor. Mr. Hills answer is excellent and explains all rationales. Read that and...

DMV says license suspended one year because chemical refusal test?

First of all a forced blood test if there was one is still a refusal. If you said to the officer that you would not take a test and they got...

How many years does it take to get a traffic violation dismissed?

To get your license back the tickets must be paid. They are certainly in collections. Good luck to you. The government always gets paid even if...

What could I use as an argument to fight a 22356b ticket?

I agree with Mr. Fleming's assessment of the options. Necessity is tough but it has worked before. You can also do traffic school once every 18...

I only have one probation appointment left and it's after my final courtdate. Am I likely to be drug tested? I haven't been yet.

You should always assume you are going to be drug tested. Better safe than sorry. The fact that you are worried is not a good sign. You owe it to...

What legal options do we have for sexual abuse that happened a decade ago?

Mr. Kestenbaum and Mr. Finnecy have explained the pros and cons well. The police can be notified and their report forwarded to the DA. The DA will...

Often there is only 1witness. The DA must prove it's case beyond a reasonable doubt at trial. Your fiancee needs an attorney and that should come...

I need to get permission from DMV to finish my 18 months DUI school online. My DUI's in California and I am resident of CA.

Unfortunately you will not be able to take the class online. California will not allow it. Someone must drive you to the class or you will be...

I was convicted of a felony DUI in California. How long do I have to wait to get it reduced to a misdemeanor ?

After you are off of probation you can file a 1203.4 motion to expunge (dismiss) and a 17b motion concurrently to reduce this felony to a...

Do Brady Motions Apply In Petition's for Factual Innocence in California

Mr. Shapiro's answer is spot on. I too agree that you should consult with local criminal defense counsel. Mr. Kaman is in the City and very active...