answered on Nov 5, 2013
They often do. But they just as often can come up with an excuse. The vehicle code is extensive and within a couple minutes they can find a reason to stop practically anyone. Having said that, we file many motions to suppress evidence for a BAD STOP...These 1538.5 motions are difficult, though... View More 
answered on Nov 5, 2013
There are too few details to really address this, however there are always ways to try to explore helping someone who has been convicted of a crime.
Again, with a full set of facts it would be far more likely that an attorney could give you an opinion on what opportunities exist to assist in... View More
answered on Nov 5, 2013
If you BAC is under .08, the DMV will not take action against your license which means you will not suffer a hard suspension (on a first DUI). You are also unlikely to suffer any kind of soft suspension either.
answered on Nov 5, 2013
If the road is a thru-fare or part of their assigned patrol, they would have no problem with jurisdiction.
I got my 2nd offence DUI in 2010, I served time but got a failure to appeare on my second follow court, so now I have a bench warrant.. During that time I was on a deployment in Asia, following that I went to Afghanistan and just got back in October 2012. I was just honorably discharged today,... View More
answered on Nov 5, 2013
Sorry nobody replied to this sooner, but here's how you would handle it:
There should be no trouble going to court with documentation of why you were unable to make the appearances and get the FTAs forgiven 100%. You could accomplish this with counsel or on your own if you feel... View More
answered on Nov 5, 2013
Any time officers can cite to exigent circumstance such as not knowing the safety or well-being of an individual who could be hurt or being held against their will, they can and will enter by force.
answered on Nov 5, 2013
Statutorily, the 20 year old is at risk of looking guilty and thereby suffering arrest, jail, a criminal proceeding and more should the authorities become aware of the relationship. If nobody ever says there was a physical relationship, the trouble may go away, but it will have been a nightmare... View More
If police overlooked a live webcam that could have vindicated my friend of all charges, a feed that tapes over itself every hour that could have been saved had it been requested, can my friend move for a mistrial? I know the police knew that camera was there, everyone knows about the wavehouse... View More
answered on Nov 5, 2013
If there is new evidence in a case, a motion for a new trial can be proper. Far more details would be needed to understand the case, but it is worth pursuing your query.
answered on Nov 5, 2013
Most criminal defense attorneys can handle this for you. The difficulty and expense will differ depending on how old the record is, whether or not it is a misdemeanor or a felony or several matters.
answered on Nov 5, 2013
I am surprised that this question went unanswered, but for those who run into a similar situation there are two choices on how to handle this. One is to simply appear at your own expense. The other, is to hire an attorney who is California can be authorized under penal code 977(a) to appear on... View More
CHP did not read the miranda rights before arresting me and did not give form filled out for 30 days temporary driving rights when he took my license. I was arrested same night and released following day at 3 pm on my own recognizance pending court date.
answered on Nov 5, 2013
A no contest or nolo contendre plea would be the same as a guilty plea. If your BAC was .08-.09 you need to fight the case. The fact that you were not read your rights is unimportant in a DUI arrest in California, but the failure to follow other procedures may lead to issues which can be... View More
Was hit 8 -10 while drinking she left bumbs and cops arrested her...I can change story to help her..debating if I should
answered on Nov 5, 2013
I know this issue is probably long past, but I couldn't resist. While it's true that you becoming an uncooperative witness can make the prosecution less sure of their case, they will not give up simply because you are going to testify differently from what you told the officers who... View More
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