I got a 2nd dui and my BAC was .13, obviously jail is going to be issued but is there anywyay i can lower my sentence?

Without seeing the police reports, my best answer is "maybe." As Mr. Kaman pointed out, challenging the stop itself may be a way to beat the...

What does PC M273A(A) M mean?

The previous answer addressed the charge - child endangerment. It can be either a misdemeanor or a felony. The M appears to designate they was...

Police wrote wrong court house to appear on Nevada speeding ticket

The officers writing down the wrong courthouse will give you an excellent defense to a failure to appear allegation, but it won't change the...

What are the usual "discounts" of pleading guilty on a first DUI (but bac .16%)? (Orange County)

On a first time DUI, unless your case is unique (accident, injury, additional charges such as resisting arrest, a refusal allegation, etc.), you're...

I got a DUI in Orange County, CA but I may be moving to another State. Is it possible to attend the DUI classes and possible pe

Is it possible? The short answer is yes, but it's got to be with the Court's permission and with verification that the classes are the necessary...

Do I have to decide if I'm gonna plead guilty or not guilty on my first day in Court? Or can I see the "evidences" and study...

I see way too many defendants come into court without an attorney, talk to the DA, get a plea offer and take the deal on the first court...

For a first time DUI in Orange County, there is usually no jail time imposed. Your blood alcohol level will require a longer DUI class and they...

It's not a Penal Code. It's California Vehicle Code (CVC) section 20001(b)(2). The b and 2 refer to the specific subsection of section...

I am on dej program and 3 years probation (court) i got pulled over driver has stolen car.my charge under the influence .

One of the main terms of a DEJ program or probation is that you "violate no law." The new incident is very likely to result in a violation of your...

Do I have to pay the settlement offer (for shoplifting) or do I wait for court?

The letter has absolutely nothing to do with any criminal prosecution. It's a "civil demand" letter. Yes, that Penal Code provision allows a...