An Expungement dismissal in California is a way to clean your record for most cases where you received probation and did not get a prison commit. There are a few types of charges which may not be expunged, however, most misdemeanors and felonies may be expunged. An...
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DUI Criminal Arraignment Proceedings in Vista
DUI criminal arraignment proceedings in Vista and throughout San Diego County, usually start with an arrest for DUI where the individual either remains in custody or bails pending arraignment. However, sometimes there is an accident where the alleged DUI driver is...
What can happen with my “heroin possession” case?
Heroin possession is now a misdemeanor and no longer a felony, but it does potentially carry up to a year in jail, $1000 fine and registration as a narcotics offender with local police where you live. Fortunately, the legislature has provided treatment options...
Is an injury required in a “Domestic Violence” case?
An injury is not required in a "domestic violence" case. There are misdemeanor and felony domestic violence (DV) charges. The most common misdemeanor DV charge is California Penal Code PC 243(e)(1) commonly called spousal battery - it is an unlawful use of...
Is Shoplifting also Petty Theft?
Shoplifting is also "petty theft" if the amount or value stolen does not exceed $950. Thefts over that amount then become "Grand Theft". These thefts can take the form of simply taking merchandise, exchanging merchandise that was stolen, credit card fraud,...
What is a “Soliciting Prostitution” Sting Operation?
A "soliciting prostitution" sting operation is an operation routinely run by local law enforcement to arrest "Johns". This operation is used by nearly every local law enforcement agency other than the California Highway Patrol. Oceanside Police, Escondido...
What is the DUI Pink Sheet Suspension Notice?
The DUI pink sheet suspension notice you get when you are arrested is also a temporary license for 30 days if your license was valid at the time of the stop. It is extremely important that you read pink sheet. It tells you that a suspesnion of your drivers license...
Maximum DUI Enforcement for the Holiday Season
Maximum DUI enforcement is in effect during the Holiday Season. This means much greater law enforcement presence on the highways which results in increased stops and DUI arrests. Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years holidays are the "Black" Fridays of DUI...
Is “shoplifting” and “petty theft” the same?
"Shoplifting" merchandise valued at $950 or less from a commercial outlet carries the same penalties and can also be charged as a "petty theft". But a shoplifting over $950 in value is grand theft which is a felony and therefore not the same. There may be other...
Is injury required in a “Battery” case?
Injury is not required in a "battery" case. A misdemeanor battery is without injury, and may simply be an unlawful use of force against another ....a rude or angry touching of the individual. There are more serious charges that are felonies if there is an...
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