Probation violation warrants for arrest are issued for a misdemeanors. However, with misdemeanor warrants, an attorney can almost always appear without you and get the warrant recalled. There could be additional consequences for violating, but an...
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Why are DUI arrests greater on 4th of July in Oceanside?
DUI arrests are always greater over the July 4th weekend in all of California, not just Oceanside. They are usually higher in beach communities in San Diego County like Oceanside, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Cardiff, Del Mar and La Jolla. More people crowd...
Can I get the DUI arrest report for a Vista case?
Generally the DUI arrest report and reports in most criminal cases are not available until after the first Court date and are only released to the attorney of record. The police reports and any other investigative materials are forwarded after the arrest to the...
What is a 4th Amendment waiver?
A 4th amendment waiver is short for giving up your right to be searched with or without probable cause. It is often used in North San Diego County and throughout California and refers to waiving the protections of the 4th amendment of the U.S. Constitution which...
Is it shoplifting if I forgot to pay for an item at the store?
It is not shoplifting or petty theft if you forgot to pay for an item at the store and walked out with it. It could become a theft at the point you realize you took the item without paying for it and decide not to return the item or pay for it. Theft requires a...
Oceanside Internet Prostitution Sting Operation Being Run
Oceanside Police department appears to have begun a Prostitution sting operation recently utilizing an internet website posted on the "Back Page". Recently, we have received multiple calls from men arrested for California Penal Code (PC) 647(b) for soliciting or...
What “Probable Cause” for a DUI Stop is Justiifed in Vista?
Probable cause for a DUI stop in Vista or anywhere in California can be anything from a moving violation, equipment violation, suspicious actions, citizen report or a number of other reasons unrelated to DUI. The officer must have a reason to pull you over or...
How does a “Strike Prior” affect a new felony?
A "strike prior" results in mandatory prison, double the term and 80% of the prison time is served for a new non violent new felony with one strike prior. There is no expiration of a strike offense and they can increase penalties for the rest of your life....
How do Expungements and Certificates of Rehabilitation differ?
Expungements and Certificates of Rehabilitation in California differ in eligibility and what they avieve in cleaning up your criminal record. You are eligible for an expungement on a most misdemeanors or felonies so long as you did not get a state prison commitment,...
What if no Criminal charges were filed on my Court date?
If no criminal charges or DUI charges are filed on your Court date, they could still be filed later. If no charges are filed within 3 Court days and you are in custody, you will be released. Charges could still be filed as long as they are filed by...
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