273d(a) is inflicting corporal injury on a child. Max = 6 years as a felony. 288(a) is lewd acts on a child (commonly referred to as child...

Your cousin could face hit and run charges - either as a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the facts and the extent of the injuries. He (or...

I have a few questions about DUI penalties in CA.

To take your questions somewhat out of order, but hopefully catching all of them... If you've lost your DMV hearing, you'll be required to do...

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Unfortunately, it's not necessarily a legal question at this point. How can you prevent someone from filing false charges against you? Well, if...

Can a 995 motion be held at the initial arraignment?

A 995 motion is to challenge the sufficiency of the evidence at preliminary hearing (or grand jury indictment) and it is NOT for the arraignment. ...

How to get a lesser charge in a shop lifting case?

You have an attorney. They know the case and the local customs. This needs to go through then.

Crossing the double yellows is a moving violation and point, so if you're eligible for traffic school and want to avoid the point, that...

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I was not read my rights when arrested.

It's not like TV or the movies. Just getting arrested doesn't mean they have to read you your Miranda rights. Those are only required if you are...

Other states have classes or categories of crimes, but we have very few that have degrees (burglary and murder are a couple), but DUI is either a...

Can someone advice me please?

There's a huge difference between an $80 theft and an $800 one. Either way though, you need a lawyer. If you cannot afford one (and you'll never...