What are the steps needed to start fixing my DUI I got in June? Court is 7-13-15 Any help would be great. Thank you

Not a comprehensive list, but here are a few things: 1) call the DMV within 10 days of the citation to request an APS hearing. 2) if...

A friend is a Felon on probation in CA, he violated and served two months. When he got out, he didn't report back to probation..

Retain an attorney and deal with this proactively. The warrant won't just go away, nor would the probation/custody. I am amazed how often people...

Do I need a lawyer if so what kind of lawyer do I need?

We need lots more facts, but here's what sounds like happened: You son was arrested and the DA's filed a juvenile petition (that's the...

Illegal to mail marijuana, does not matter if you have right to use/possess in CA. The feds don't care. This is something you'll need...

Release own recog denied

I agree with all my colleagues that release is highly unlikely. But just in case, here's what you can do to optimize that possibility. First,...

My son is not a gang member but he is being charged with gang chrgs because he is a young hisPanic male. I need to help him

Don't be so quick to jump to conclusions. You stated, among other things, that: 1) your son is being stereotyped, 2) there are no proof, and 3)...

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What should I take to court for a dui trial

A lawyer. If you can also bring the driver friend, that'll help tons, too.

Prop 47 already helped you; otherwise you'd be looking at a straight PC 459, which would be a 1-year misdemeanor or possible felony. Get ...

Why do I have to continue to make payments to the Bondsmen if the DA did not file charges and my case was dismissed?

First of all, I am really sorry that you are out $5,000. The problem you identified is one that many of us in the defense field struggle with. ...

Do multiple violations from a single incident, or those deferred through pc1000, constitute prior violation?

The "standard sentencing guideline" you're talking about is likely the SD county standard probation conditions. At this time, those do not apply...