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...
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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....
When does a DUI License suspension start?
There are two possible license suspensions with a DUI arrest. One is upon conviction and one is a DMV suspension triggered by being .08 blood alcohol level (BA) or more at the time of driving. This DMV DUI license suspension can be delayed or...
How does PC 1170.18 (Prop 47) help me clean up my record?
California (Penal Code) PC 1170.18 (Prop 47) not only reduces many pending drug and theft cases to misdemeanors, but also allows the reduction of prior convictions for these offenses to be to misdemeanors. Before this new code section passed, many drug...
Are “Petty Theft” or “Shoplifting” charges affected by Prop 47?
Petty theft and shoplifting charges are one of the main areas addressed by Prop 47, now known as California Penal Code 1170.18. However, it will not change much for the vast majority of people arrested for a first offense petty theft. Prop 47 prevents the...
Increased DUI enforcement over the holidays
All Holidays have incresed DUI enforcement, especially the Christmas through New Years time period. Traditionally this period of time is filled with holiday parites, evenrts and gatherings where alcohol is a main componnent. Bars and restaurants are more...
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