Evading a peace officer can be a misdemeanor or a felony depending on how dangerous the evading was. Any person driving a vehicle who evades or flees a peace officer may be guilty of a misdemeanor under Vehicle Code (VC) 2800.1 and if you evade with a...
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Minor in Possession of Alcohol or Marijuana in Vista Courts
A minor in possession (MIP) of alcohol or marijuana conviction triggers a 1 year driver's license suspension in addition to any fine or other penalties. However, the Court does have the ability to grant a restricted license for work, and school etc. It is important to...
Non Sufficient Funds Check can be a Felony in North County
Issuing a non sufficient funds check (NSF) is really a theft related offense and may be a felony in North County and all of California. If the check is issued for $450 or less, it may be a misdemeanor. The crime requires issuing a check when you knew there was...
Petty Theft Cases in Vista, Oceanside, Carlsbad and Escondido
Petty theft is a misdemeanor in California and involves the theft of money, labor or property $950 or less in value. It carries a potential sentence of up to 6 months jail and $1000 fine. However, the prosecutor, the District Attorney (D.A.)for North...
DUI Refusals to take Field Breath in Vista may be an Issue
A DUI refusals to take a field breath test can be an issue for some people. A field bresth test or P.A.S. Test must be taken if you are under 21 or are on probation for a DUI, you will loose your license for one year if you refuse. You still have a right to a DMV...
Civilian DUI cases on Camp Pendleton are usually Federal cases
A civilian DUI case where the stop occurred on a military base will be generally heard in San Diego Federal Magistrates Court. There are areas of joint state and federal jurisdiction like the Camp Pendleton main gate where the M.P. s (military Police) make the...
Felony Probation Requires Authorization to Leave San Diego County
Felony probation requires authorization by your probation officer (P.O) to leave the San Diego county for short periods of time and by the Court to transfer out of state. You will need to get permission to temporarily travel from your P.O. or the Court. To...
When is a DUI Blood Test given after A DUI Arrest in Vista?
A DUI blood test may be given after arrest instead of a breath test in Vista or anywhere in California if the officer reasonably suspects drugs in your system, you request a blood test, the official breathlyzer is not working properly or available, also if...
Two DUI Suspensions are possible with a First Offense in Vista
There are potentially two DUI suspensions with a first offense or .08 B.A case in Vista and all of California, one as a result of the DMV for driving with a .08 B.A. (blood alcohol level) or more which is 4 months. This can be challenged...
What are Third DUI Conviction Penalties in North County?
A misdemeanor third DUI conviction with in 10 years in North San Diego County and all of California is still a misdemeanor, but carries a mandatory minimum custody 120 days to 1 year. A high blood alcohol level or an accident is an aggravating factor which...
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