A petty theft is any theft of $950 or less, it is often a shoplifting where merchandise of $950 or lesss is taken from a retail outlet. Once you are cited by the officer for the misdemeanor California Penal Code (PC) 484, you are given an arraignment date....
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After a DUI arrest in Vista, what needs to be done?
After a DUI arrest in Vista or anywhere in San Diego County, most people post bail and are released with a Court date on a misdemeanor DUI generally set about a month later. Aditionally, most people arrested have their driver's license taken away and are served...
New Criminal Diversion for Veterans with Misdemeanors
There is now a Criminal Diversion for Veterans charged with midemeanors. Effective January 1, 2015, California Penal Code (PC) 1001.80 (also known as S.B. 1227) authorizes a defendant who was or is a member of the U.S. Military to take part in "pretrial...
What happens on a Domestic Violence charge at Arraignment?
Arraignment on domestic violence charges officially informs you of the charges that the District Attorney has filed against you, addresses bail, sets future court dates for negotiations and trial, and also results in a "protective order" for the victim. If the...
What is criminal “child abuse”?
The criminal "child abuse" statute in California is Penal Code (PC) 273a. Generally, the felony child abuse law makes it illegal for anyone to cause, inflict or permit a child to be in a situation which results in great bodily injury or death. That includes...
Does “police questioning” require an attorney?
Police questioning can occurr throughout an investigation. It is almost always preferable to have an attorney present before answering any questions or making a statement if you are a suspect or were involved in the commission of a crime. You have the right to remain...
What factors determine release on bail in Vista Jail?
There are many factors which are considered in setting bail and allowing release on bail in Vista jail and by the Courts and jails throughout California. The bail is initially set after arrest based on the charges that a person is booked on. That amount is...
How serious is a DUI with Injury?
A DUI with injury is very serious. It is a felony which carries the potential of a state prison sentence depending on the facts of the case. It can be a "strike" under the California 3 strikes law if there is great bodily injury. Great bodily injury...
How do I clean up a criminal record?
There are several options a person has to clean up a criminal record depending on the conviction charge and sentence. Different offenses have different options which include expungement per P.C. 1203.4, felony reduction to a misdemeanor per P.C. 17 (b) and P.C....
Is the DUI Field Breath Test admissible in Vista Courts?
Generally the DUI field breath test or P.A.S. (Preliminary Alcohol Screening) test is admissible in Vista and throughout California absent any foundational errors in the procedures and calibration. The PAS test is administered usually in the field at the "stop" by a...
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