Marijuana DUI cases in Vista Courts are on the rise as they are statewide. With the passage of California laws legalizing recreational and medical marijuana, it will become an increasing issue on our highways. Just because it is now legal, doesn't mean...
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Are Drug DUI Cases treated different than Alcohol?
Drug DUI cases are treated a little different than alcohol cases. If you are arrested for a "Drug DUI" and there is no alcohol, the law enforcement officer should not take your California licenase at the time of arrest nor should they issue a pink sheet suspension...
Are Hit and Run cases serious?
Hit and run cases are serious. They are misdemeanors if there is property damage only and a felony if there is any injury to another person. Police officers often suspect hit and run drivers were DUI drivers that fled the scene to avoid being arrested for...
Do DUI sentences in Vista Courts have Jail time?
DUI sentences in Vista Courts may have jail time depending on the facts of the case and the individuals prior record. Most individuals arrested for drunk driving are initially taken to jail, make bail and have a first appearance or arraignment at a later date....
How does an infraction differ from a misdemeanor?
An infraction is a minor offenses which is punishable by a fine only, like most minor traffic violations. A misdemeanor is any crimes that can result in county jail time, even if jail time is not imposed. The mere fact that it is punishable by...
Is Petty Theft and Shoplifting the same?
Petty theft is the theft of goods, services, merchandise or personal property valued at $950 or less and shoplifting generally refers to merchandise taken from a merchant's premises. Shoplifting can also be grand theft if the value exceeds $950 in merchandise....
What is Resisting Arrest?
Resisting arrest, as a misdemeanor, is the resisting, delaying or obstructing an officer in the performance of his duties. It can also pertain to other emergency personnel. As a misdemeanor, it carries up to a year in county jail and $1000 fine....
Is DUI with an Accident a Felony DUI in Vista Courts?
It is only a felony DUI with an accident in Vista Courts and throughout California if the accident was caused by the DUI driver and another person is injured or killed. If it is an accident with no one else injured other than the DUI driver, then it is still a...
A Military Base DUI Case is Handled in Federal Court
A military base DUI case is handled in Federal Court downtown San Diego if the base is in San Diego County. The main bases in San Diego County include Camp Pendleton, Fallbrook Weapons Center, MCAS Mira Mar, MCRD (Recruit Depot), 32nd Street Naval Base and Naval...
Credit Card Fraud and Identity Theft in Vista Courts
Credit card fraud and identity theft in Vista Courts increase over the holidays. Fraudulent use of a credit card of another without their consent can be a felony or misdemeanor depending on the facts of the crime and the amount of the theft. ...
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