I read somewhere that there are 3 ways a DUI can be a felony...

Not necessarily. Check out Vehicle Code 23550.5. It basically makes the 2d DUI (after a felony) a wobbler offense, which means it can be charged...

My son is 22 and just got his 3rd dui. we live in calif. how much jail like is he looking at

If this happened in Riverside County, since you are in Lake Elsinore, unless a proper investigation is done and something can be worked out, he's...

If a "victim" appears at a pre-trial hearing where the D.A. agreed to dismiss the case and objects, will this sway the D.A. ?

No. DA's will usually take a victim's prospective into consideration. If they decided to dismiss, the victim's statements won't change that,...

Are you medical providers in CA entitled to more than 1/3 of the settlement distribution for liens related to auto accidents?

They are technically entitled to value f the service they provide. If the total value is 1,000, they are entitled to 1,000. If its 500, they are...

Can a bail bonds place take something for colateral and then decide they dont want it

Check the contract. Generally speaking, if they agree to the an item being collateral in the event they forfeit bail, they can't try to come after...

Jail time

Depends on what you mean by "jail". Do you mean, County Jail or State Prison, or simply "incarceration" overall. County Jail max is 1 year,...

$1,500 puts you in the Grand Theft category which can be a felony or misdemeanor. Most likely, DA will file a felony. You can request a public...

Your going on almost a year since the suspension. The program will require a court order to allow you back in. This means you will have to go in...

Filed dismissal paperwork incorrectly. Do I need to re file my petition for dismissal?

As already indicated, you were ordered to complete probation. So that part seems correct. You should not have filled it out without getting all...

I recently was arrested for DUI about 2 days ago and I need to prepone my court case, how do I go about doing that?

In addition to what the others have indicated, another reason to hire an attorney is because of the associated DMV hearing. You have 10 days from...