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....
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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. ...
Expungements and Criminal Record Clean Up in Vista Courts
Expungements and criminal record clean up are important to your future. In Vista Courts and throughout California, there are legal procedures available to help clean up your criminal record. These include expungements, reduction of felonies to misdemeanors,...
Are Marijuana DUI Cases in Vista Courts changed by Prop 64?
Prosecution of marijuana DUI cases in Vista Courts have not changed with the passage of Prop 64 legalizing the recreational use of marijuana. The new law affects the possession, cultivation and sale of marijuana. Just like prescription drugs are not...
What does Prop 57 authorize?
Prop 57 authorizes early release and parole for prisoners serving a prison commitment for a NON VIOLENT felony offense after completeing the full term of their primary offense not including an enhancement, consecutive sentence or alternative sentence. This does...
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