DUI field sobriety tests (FST's) are tests that are given to a suspected drunk driver to evaluate impairment. These tests can be very important evidence of impairment and can work for you as well as against you. They are designed to evaluate your physical...
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Is a DUI a misdemeanor or a felony in Vista?
A DUI can be either a misdemeanor or a felony not only in Vista, but anywhere in California. A misdemeanor is any crime where the maximum available custody is 1 year or less in county jail. A felony is any crime where the maximum available sentence...
Can convictions on drug charges be avoided in Vista Courts?
There is a way to avoid convictions on drug charges in Vista Courts depending on a number of factors. If the person charged with drug charges in Vista Courts is charged only with possession of a small amount of illegal drugs for personal use or under the...
What Happens with a DUI Alcohol Test Refusal in Carlsbad?
A DUI alcohol test refusal in Carlsbad and throughout California, on a first offense can result in the loss of driving privilege for one year and additional custody if there is a Court conviction. If the driver is under 21 years of age, they must submit to the...
Is it a theft to find and not return lost property in Carlsbad?
It is a theft to find lost property and not return it whether its found in Carlsbad or anywhere in California. California penal Code 485 basically staes it is a theft to approrriate found property as your own under circumstances which give you knowledge of the...
Can Child Endangerment be charged with an Oceanside DUI?
Yes, criminal child endangerment, California Penal Code 273a(a) or PC 273a(b) can be charged with a an Oceanside DUI or any DUI. Just by having the care or custody of a child and placing the child in a situation where the child could be injured is sufficient for...
Is DUI and “Drunk Driving” the same in Vista Courts?
DUI is driving under the influence means impaired for purposes of driving in Vista Courts, North San Diego County and throughout California. It is commonly referred to as "Drunk Driving" just like the other DUI code section making it illegal to drive while .08...
Does a DUI result in a drivers license suspension?
A DUI can result in a drivers license suspension in one of two ways. First, if the person arrested for DUI is .01 blood alcohol level (BA) or more and is under 21 years of age or on probation for a DUI and served with a pink sheet, or is over 21 and .08 or...
Can a Petty Theft become a Robbery?
Yes, a petty theft can become a robbery. California Penal Code (PC) 484 Petty theft is stealing proerty $950 or less in value, PC 211 robbery is the taking of property against someones will using force or fear. The Courts have ruled that someone who...
Escondido drug crimes are heard in Vista Courts
Drug crimes in Escondido are handled usually by Escondido Police Officers and persons arrested are booked into the Vista Jail where bail is set. A person in jail must see a Judge within 3 Court days, weekends and holidays do not count. If you are...
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