DUI Chemical Test refusals after a DUI arrest may result in the loss of license for 1 year on a first offense with no chance for a restricted license by DMV regardless of whether criminal charges are filed. In getting a drivers license, you impliedly consent to...
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What effect does an Escondido DUI arrest have on my license?
An Escondido DUI arrest can cause a suspension of your license, but there are things that can be done to try and avoid a suspension or minimize it. If you are 21 or over with a valid drivers license, you will be given a...
Domestic Violence Cases in Vista Courts
Domestic Violence cases in North County are handled at the Vista Courthouse. They usually involve some physical touching of a spouse or someone you have had a dating relationship with. Most of the time there is a 911 call which...
Drug Offenses in Vista and North County
Drug offenses in Vista, Oceanside, Carlsbad, Escondido, and Encinitas vary by locale and from simple possession, possession for sale, sale, transporting, to manufacturing. The criminal penalties go up with the seriousness of...
What is Carlsbad DUI Arrest Booking Procedure?
When arrested for a DUI in Carlsbad, your car is generally towed and you are taken to the Vista Jail for official breath or blood tests and booking. You are held for several hours in a "holding cell" until the booking procedure...
What happens after a Vista DUI arrest in Court?
After an arrest for DUI in North County, which includes the major population areas of Oceanside, Vista, San Marcos, Escondido, Fallbrook, Carlsbad, and Encinitas, the police reports are forwarded to the North San Diego County District...
The difference between Oceanside DUI and a Camp Pendleton DUI?
Arrests for driving under the influence in Oceanside, California, are made by the Oceanside Police, or the California Highway Patrol. The Oceanside Police also act as Oceanside Harbor Patrol. Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton,...
What is the difference between Petty Theft and Grand Theft?
A petty theft is the taking of property valued at $ 950 or less and is a misdemeanor punishable by up six months jail and $ 1000 fine, taking less than $50 in value may be petty theft as an infraction. A grand theft is the...
What will happen in my DUI case in San Marcos CA?
DUI in San Marcos CA is usually handled by San Diego County Sheriff's or CHP. The case will be handled here in the Vista Courthouse. You might have been to San Marcos for dinner on restaurant row, happy hour, a movie or just running errands, and a DUI was the last...
Is Expungement of an old Oceanside Drug Offense possible?
Expungement of an old Oceanside or any North County Drug Offense is possible. It depends on the sentence in the drug case. If it was a misdemeanor, you can almost always have a misdemeanor expunged especially if you...
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