As my colleagues have mentioned, this will be considered a probation violation since you are currently under informal probation. A DUI has an...

What usually happens when u have a warrant , it's says book only I have two felonies live in Orange County

As scared as you may be you definitely need to clear this up as soon as you can. You are now in violation of your probation. If you are pulled...

What is the process from here? How will this affect me in the future? Should I have a lawyer?

There are three different types of crimes in criminal law: 1) Infractions 2) Misdemeanors and 3) Felonies. Misdemeanors and Felonies have exposure...

How do I file a motion and get a court date when I live far away?

You can most likely file the motion with the court from your location, however you would still have to serve the other party (most likely the DA's...

So my question is when i appear is it possible to ask the judge for more time to get me lawyer?

Sorry for your loss. Most likely a court may give you a short continuance to hire an attorney. I would recommend contacting some attorneys on AVVO...

Can I resolve these charges by providing records showing I had valid prescriptions for the drugs removed from the car?

Happy to hear you still have your prescription! However I would recommend hiring an attorney to recall you warrant. Having the prescriptions will...

Refusing breathalyser

There are three test that may be offered to you by an officer. The first may be the PAS exam. This test is not mandatory. Next the officer will ask...

When a job application asks if I've been arrested, convicted (or something similar), what is the correct response?

You should make sure you complete a live scan. If the live scan shows your prior conviction you have two options 1) hire an attorney to have your...

I was given a citation for shoplifting $24 in merchandise. Is it possible or to have the misdemeanor reduced to an infraction?

It well be worth hiring an attorney as my colleagues have established. Since you did a deferred program two years ago, a DA will be less willing to...

DUI as passenger

No. Unless you were the initial driver and when you were pulled over you switched seats and became the passenger. If NOT, then you cannot get a...