For a misdemeanor DUI case in Vista or anywhere in California, you or an attorney need to be present in Court for your Court appearance. If you hire an attorney, he can make all the appearances for you on a misdemeanor case. If the Case goes to trial, then...
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What is a “Wet Reckless” in Vista Courts?
A "wet reckless" in Vista Courts and throughout California is a lesser charge often used in plea bargaining in DUI cases that are weak or have problems. It is described generally in California Vehicle Code (VC) 23103(a) per VC 23103.5 driving recklessly with...
Does an Oceanside DUI carry jail time?
An Oceanside DUI may carry jail time depending on the facts of the case and prior record. Whether the DUI is in Oceanside, Carlsbad, Vista, Escondido, Encinitas, San Marcos or anywhere in California, there are mandatory minimum sentences and maximum sentences....
What is resisting arrest in Oceanside, California?
Police Officers, in Oceanside, Carlsbad, Vista, Escondido, San Marcos, Encinitas and throughout California, use resisting arrest, California Penal Code (P.C.) 148, to arrest people who are delaying, interferring or resisting a peace officer in the performance of...
Should I contact a Criminal Defense Attorney right after arrest?
A Criminal Defense Attorney should be contacted quickly after an arrest for many reasons. An attorney can protect the client, help get his release, get the facts while they are fresh and begin any investigation that may be required. Often,...
Can an Expungement of a crime be used to deny employment?
An expungement of a criminal case in Vista Courts and throughout California, prevents an employer from using it in nearly every situation. Effective this year, 1/1/2014, California Labor Code 432.7 states "no employer shall ask an applicant for employment to...
Can Shoplifting from a Carlsbad store be a felony?
Shoplifting in Carlsbad, Oceanside, San Marcos, Escondido, Encinitas or anywhere in California can be a felony. It depends on several things, prior record, dollar value stolen, and whether there are any additional crimes committed at the time. Any prior...
Are there alternatives in Vista Criminal cases to actual custody?
There are alternatives in Vista Criminal cases to actual custody if custody is part of the sentence, probation was granted and there is no state prison commit. Those alternatives vary depending on the type of case, facts of the case, defendants unique situation and...
How much do DUI Programs in North San Diego County cost?
The DUI programs in North San Diego County vary in cost depending on which program you are required to attend and whether you are paying for it up front or in payments. The only program location authorized for the DMV and Court mandated DUI program is...
What percent of Criminal cases are settled with plea bargains?
The vast majority of criminal cases are settled through negotiated plea bargains, well over 90%. Plea bargaining is an important tool for all parties, Judges, Prosecutors and Defense Attorneys. There are not near enough resources to try all the cases, so...
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