The judge took the motion under submission for one of two reasons. The most common is that he wants more time to research the applicable case law...

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

The easy answer is that you can ask any time you want, but the sooner you ask, the more likely the answer is going to be "no." It's possible to...

In Calif what are the various sentences for a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd misdemeanor DUI.

For misdemeanor DUIs, the range of sentences is as follows: First: minimum 2 days maximum 6 months Second: minimum 10 days, maximum 1...

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How long can a DA put off a case for?

It depends on the charge. Generally, the statute of limitations on misdemeanors is one year and on felonies it's three years. There are many...

You are likely eligible for a diversion program which would keep this case off of your record and keep you off probation and out of jail. Consult...

When I was a 16 yrs old kid I got charged for grand theft auto but now I'm 21 and want to serve my country?

Thank you for your desire to serve and congratulations on staying out of trouble. Did you petition the court to have your juvenile record sealed? ...

Do i need to contact my probation officer?

If you're on unsupervised probation I assume you don't have a probation officer. For that little marijuana you are likely only facing an...

My husband got arrested on battery charge

You should definitely consult with a local attorney experienced in defending domestic violence cases as soon as possible. Many attorneys offer...

I was charged with a DUI in Sonoma County. Pulled over for going 70 in a 35. Blew a .20 BAC. This is my first offence.

I've been practicing in Sonoma County for 12 years and I've never seen anyone get 60 days for a first DUI where no one was injured. However, the...

The form in which you listed the charges is a bit confusing for us. Could the "at" in front of the 187 indicate an attempted murder? By the way,...