A misdemeanor DUI does NOT require you remain in California for Court. California Law allows an attorney to make your appearances in Court on your behalf for misdemeanors without you. The retained attorney can also set up and handle any DMV Hearing....
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Can a Burglary be Charged with a Shoplifting?
A burglary can be charged with a shoplifting even if the value of the theft is $950 or less and is only a petty theft. Burglary refers to the "mental intent" when you entered the store, not the value of the property taken. Burglary requires "entering" the...
Driving on a Suspended License for DUI is Serious in Vista Court
Driving on a suspensed license for DUI can have serious consequences in Vista Courts. There are several reasons a divers's license can be suspended in California and each has slightly different consequences with the most serious resulting from driving...
Is it a Probation Violation to File Proof of MADD Class Late?
It is a probation violation to file proof of MADD class with the Court late results in a warrant for your arrest and a violation of probation. Whether it is MADD class, Anger Managment, volunteer work, restitution or anything the Court gave you a deadline...
Drug DUI Offenses are not eligible for Diversion in North County
Drug DUI offenses are not eligible for Diversion also known as PC 1000. The law excludes these offenses for treatment in lieu of prosecution in North County and all of California. Drug DUIs are treated similarly to alcohol DUIs with probation, fines,...
Is Treatment in Drug Cases in Vista Courts Available?
Treatment in Drug cases in Vista Courts may be available as an alternative to prosecution under certain circumstances, or included in the sentencing for drug charges. There are several ways to handle a drug case which depend on a number of factors like the...
DUI Blood Reanalysis Requires a “Blood Split”
A DUI blood test usually take at least 3 weeks to be completed from the time of the offense by the San Diego Crime Lab. The testing only uses a portion of the blood that was drawn, there remains plenty of blood for retesting if desired by a defense attorney on...
DUI First Offense Restricted License is Available in Vista Cases
A first offense DUI restricted license is available in Vista cases and throughout California. Los Angeles County requires an IID (Ignition Interlock Device) depending on the resolution. If you have a 1st offense DMV administrative per se...
A DUI Stop Requires a Reason to Pull You Over in Vista
A DUI stop requires a reason to stop and detain the vehicle in Vista and all of California. There are situations where an officer legally contacts an individual which results in a DUI arrest when no stop is made where witnesses or circumstances are used to...
Vandalism can be a Misdemeanor or Felony in Vista Courts
Vandalism can be a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the cost to repair the damage. Every person who maliciously defaces with graffiti (or otherwise), damages or destroys real or personal property is guilty of vandalism per California Penal Code 594...
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