How much time am i looking at for a 11378 H&S & a 11364 H&S?

The sentencing range on possession for sales of meth (H&S 11378) is 16 months, 2 years or 3 years in state prison. If you had a prior possession...

I was charged with a dui and reckless driving with an alcohol level of .20. Will I likely have to serve jail time?

For a first time DUI in Orange County, jail time is not normally imposed. I say not normally because depending on the facts, the plea offers can...

5 arrests for the same incident

Be sure to verify that there isn't a new basis for a bench warrant to be issued. If your boyfriend had outstanding obligations as a result of a...

Should I pay the $375 fine, or is there another alternative?

The letter you got was a "civil demand letter." The Penal Code does allow a merchant to sue for damages up to $500 for a theft case. There are...

Arrival of Civil Demand letter?

There is no time frame under which a merchant "must" send a civil demand letter. It sounds like you've done some research, as you've found Mr....

CVC22526(c)

The problem is that the fines are always increased by "penalty assessments" (a.k.a. taxes) imposed by the court. Those amounts can substantially...

If I am under investigation for a crime , am I required to speak with Detectives?

You are under absolutely NO obligation and in fact, it's often a horrible idea to talk to them. I know - you're wrongfully accused and want to...

There are two different DWI laws - one makes it illegal to drive over 0.08% and the other makes it illegal to drive under the influence - at any...

Was what they did illegal? And do I really have to pay for this if I have no job, no income, and a function license plate light?

You're asking a two part question. First - the license plate light. This is a favorite Vehicle Code section for officers to use to pull people...

What do you call a 7 year unmarried couple?

You call them a couple that's been together for 7 years. There are no "common-law" marriages in California. Either you're married or you're...