DUI and BUI (boating under the influence) are siminlar offenses when it comes to the charges and penalties. The BUI charges and penalties are outlined in California Harbors and Navigation Code section 655. It is unlawful to operate a motor propelled vessel...
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Are “Drug Possession for personal use” cases still serious?
Drug possession for personal use cases are still very serious. Even though simple possession for personal use of a small quantity of illegal drugs are misdemeanor charges, they still carry possible jail time up to a year, up to $1000 fine and some drug charges carry...
What is a criminal “battery” charge?
A criminal "battery" charge is a misdemeanor offensive touching. The charge does not require any injury whatsoever. It could be a shove, a punch, a slap, a grabbing or any rude or angry touching. It has to be unlawful and intended, not accidental and...
Expungements save Jobs
An expungement can save jobs and allow your criminal case from being used in California to deny employment, terminate employment or deny promotion. You cannot be asked about an expunged offense nor cannot it be sought after or used in anyway for employment....
Does a first DUI sentence include any Jail in Vista?
A first DUI sentence can include jail time, but usually it can be avoided. Technically, the DUI sentence can include zero to 6 months of jail, but realistically actual custody is rare with a first offense. There are alternatives to custody often used in a first DUI...
What happens with a petty theft in Vista Courts?
Petty theft cases are misdemeanors which are defined as thefts of $950 or less in value. These charges can carry possible serious consequences not only in penalties but also impact employment, careers, professional licensing, security clearances, education,...
What is PC 1001.80 veterans diversion?
California (Penal Code) PC 1001.80 veterans diversion is a new law which is a huge benefit to veterans and active duty military personnel charged with misdemeanors and who qualify. This law allows a veteran or active duty defendant to participate in a...
What happens with a petty theft?
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....
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...
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