My colleagues are right. You can be charged with driving under the influence, which requires only proof that you were impaired by alcohol... the...

Can Prostitution warrants prevent naturalization of legal immigrant?

I practice in L.A. and Orange County (including Santa Ana). You probably need to help of an immigration attorney, but should first try to have the...

The short answer is: up to 6 months in county jail and/or up to $1,000 fine. A somewhat fuller explanation follows. You should be aware that part...

If a false police report was made about assult but no charge or convictions we made, would it be on the persons record?

Only the district attorney can file charges, but if you have not been arrested there won't be a record of your arrest and it is extremely unlikely...

Can a lawyer I have spoken with about my case but have not yet hired now represent another defendant involved in the case?

And, as I previously indicated, I would stress that you should not offer any more information about the case until you determine whether you can...

CHP pulled me over for a traffic violation on New Years Eve 2012. After suspecting me of DUI, they conducted F.S.T's and a P.A.S

It is always worth considering a trial on a first time DUI, especially where the breath alcohol is so low. Even the state's expert will probably...

Can a lawyer i've been meeting with about a criminal case get hired by someone else involved in the case?

I agree with my colleagues, and I would stress that you should not offer any more information about the case until you determine whether you can...

Bench warrant

You must be prepared to go to court, and you should do it as soon as possible. Judges are often skeptical of people who miss dates claiming an...

Why is a 2002 DUI still on a 3 year printout of my driving record?

A DUI is priorable for ten years in California. It's not clear from your question, however, when the date of the conviction was. Assuming it was in...

The zero tolerance period is for the probationary term, not the ten years.