A felon in possession of a firearm or ammunition is a serious crime in Vista and throughout California. A felon is anyone who has ever been convicted of a felony that was not reduced to a misemeanor, even if it was expunged as a felony. Possession does not mean...
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Misdemeanor DUI Charges in Vista must be filed within 1 Year
Misdemeanor DUI charges must be filed by the prosecutor within 1 year of the arrest in Vista Courts as well as all Courts in California. This is the statute of limitations which prevents misdemeanors from being filed after 1 year. After you are arrested, you are...
A Probation Violation can result in re-sentencing
A probation violation can be serious and result in a re-sentencing and increased penalties. In most misdemeanors and felonies defendants are given probation, usually 3 years but it can be 5 years for offenses like drunk driving or other charges, usually felonies. ...
When is a DUI Blood test required?
An Officer may require you take a DUI blood test instead of a breath test. You have to take a blood test 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 you...
Under 21 Low Blood Alcohol DUI
DUI cases for people under 21 years of age and with a low blood alcohol (B.A.) require more information to realistically evaluate the case. Generally, lesser charges are for cases where there are facts which justify a reduction because there are legal or factual...
Hit and Run with a DUI in Vista
A DUI with a "hit and run" charge in Vista is serious. There are a number of issues to be addressed that depend on the evidence against you for each charge. The DUI requires proof beyond a reasonable doubt that at the time you were driving you were under...
Is a DUI Arrest While Sleeping in my Car Valid?
You can be arrested for DUI while sleeping in your car on the shoulder of the road. A law enforcement officer usually will do a "welfare" check on people pulled over on the shoulder to see if they need help or are having any problems. If you pull over because you...
Vista Domestic Violence Cases increase during the holidays
Domestic violence cases in Vista, Oceanside, Carlsbad and throughout North County tend to increase during the holiday season. There are many possible factors relating to this increase. Alcohol use is often present in these situations and consumption...
Does an Expungement really help clean up my record?
An expungement does help and can definitely make a difference in your future. The expungement per California Penal Code 1203.4 and 1203.4(a) allows you to withdraw your guilty plea or set aside your conviction, enter a not guilty and have the case dismissed for most...
Is a Drug DUI handled the same as Alcohol in Vista Courts?
A drug DUI carries the same consequences if convicted, but there are differences in how they are handled. A drug DUI does not trigger the DMV suspension at the time of arrest like an alcohol DUI does. They both trigger a suspension if convicted of...
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