Can the DA prosecute a DUI as a second when your first was from an arrest was 1997, but conviction was 2002?

It runs from offense date to offense date, see Vehicle Code §23540. So your arrest date is considered the "offense" date. Don't do this case...

Pressing forgery charges

Contact the police agency where you live and file a report. The district attorney or city attorney is responsible for filing the criminal charges...

How can I get my impounded car out if it has a 30 day holding period

You might be able to get your car back before the 30 days, it depends on who is the registered or legal owner of the car. You are entitled to a...

Can a law enforcement agent be subpoenaed to testify in a criminal court for which they may be manipulating the justice system ?

A defendant has the right to produce evidence and subpoena witnesses to court to aid in their defense.

Want to be a nurse, but have grand theft misdemeanor?

It is a crime of moral turpitude and the nursing board frowns upon these type of convictions. I don't know how long ago you were convicted of the...

The District Attorney can file charges even if the victim does not want the criminal proceedings to go on. The State of California is the victim,...

Yes there can be two different reports since they were probably written by two different officers. However, if they contradict each other then...

Will I serve some jail time or Just some fine with probation for felony with 2 charges? Desperate need some answer, thank you!

You may serve some time but it really depends on the facts of your case. If you have a clean record you may be eligible for felony probation but...

I was caught stealing $120 worth of things at a make up store and signed some papers I believe a citation what do I do now?

Use the services of the public defender since you qualify and probably can't afford private counsel. The court will appoint a public defender at...

LA County jail is overcrowded and the actual time spent in custody varies depending on the jail population. The worst case scenario is he will do...