Did you receive a pink license suspension/temporary license from the officer who arrested you? You may want to have an attorney in your area review...

Is it possible to obtain a restricted license? DUI received at 17, one month before 18th birthday.

It is possible. Under Vehicle Code § 13202.5(c) (in the case of a person under 21), a California driver’s license holder can petition the DMV to...

Can my husband get deported if he has a usbp hold for possession of stolen property even if we have kids born in the US?

The short answer is yes, he can be deported (he is "deportable"). Whether or not he will be deported is dependent on several factors that an...

My husband has been arrested for pc496D and vc 10851 what is he looking at?

The language of PC 496(D) includes, in part: "shall be punished by imprisonment pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 1170 for 16 months or two or...

It's been a week today

Check with your boyfriend's attorney to more accurately understand the range of dates for his release. If he spent significant time in jail...

Okay so I got pulled over on suspicion of street racing and went to jail and got my car impounded, can it be released before 30?

The fact that you were not given Miranda warnings will only be relevant if you made statements after you were in the officer's custody. As for the...

Yes, it could be illegal. The primary issues were discussed above within the post that accompanied the selected language of the statute. The facts...

Would this be my best option for filing a petition under Prop 47?

I suggest allowing the PD to use his or her discretion in making this decision. A lot of extra-legal factors could impact the ultimate outcome for...

Penal Code 851.8(a)(b) - sealing/destroying records; interpretation

Yes, that's correct. Consider retaining an attorney for the limited matter of drafting points & authorities to accompany your petition. It is not...

Neither of these statements would qualify as a "criminal threat." The "threat" must be unconditional & unlawful. In the situation(s) you described,...