I was charged with misdemeanor petty theft, $150 in value. Any chance can be reduced to infraction. I live in CA.

It is possible, depending on the facts and your criminal history. You may also be eligible for diversion and thereby avoid any conviction at all,...

I need an excellent Dui attorney

I commend you for trying to come in out of the dark. You are likely facing a SOC warrant out of Sacramento (a sheriff's order of commitment,...

23140vc conviction in 2008. Arrested last week at .10 (23years old). Do I need an attorney? What dui program length do I take?

YES! You should always have an attorney for a DUI charge, which at a minimum is a misdemeanor. If you can't afford a private attorney, ask for a...

How do I remove wreck less driving conviction from my record in California?

If it was a wet reckless (alcohol-related) conviction, the DA and the DMV can still use it against you for ten years from the date of the offense....

What will happen if I only completed 24hrs out of 40 hrs of community service. What r my options? Do I still have a chance?

It is wise to speak with a public defender or private attorney familiar with your court of conviction regarding this. You should make it a priority...

Lucky you. It is highly unlikely, but still possible. Under VC 23152(a), a driver's blood alcohol level doesn't need to be at or above .08,...

Can i hurt my chances for alternative sentencing on 3rd dui by saying to much?

Given these facts, out of concern for public safety, the court is likely to order you to post bail on these two cases. This is called a "bail...

Do I need to share that I’ve been convicted of wet reckless and have two years of probation on my record?

I think you already know what the right thing to do is. The right thing to do is to list the conviction, and give an explanation. Unless your...

Each person has to come to her own decision about such important issues, and bail is an important one. Bail allows a person to be free and to...

Survey says ... yep. Most crime labs use a kit with a standardized amount of preservative in it. It's not exceedingly common, but it does happen...