It is 3 years from the date you reinstated your driving privilege. You can always call the DMV Mandatory Actions Unit to confirm the exact date that happened.

Unfortunately a DUI cannot be made an infraction as that is not authorized by statute so even if you ask yes the judge cannot grant that request.

It is a two part process but fortunately the form includes this language: 8. Petitioner requests that the eligible felony offenses listed above be reduced to misdemeanors under Penal Code section 17(b)

and eligible misdemeanor offenses be reduced to infractions under Penal Code section... View More

Usually an arrest warrant will be issued based on a vehicular manslaughter charge. So the short answer is most likely. If you find out you have an arrest warrant, you can hire counsel to assist you in turning yourself in with a court date so the issue of bail can be addressed with the court.

It generally depends on the jurisdiction what the ultimate outcome will be, but it also depends on whether you are charged with gross vehicular manslaughter (which is a 10 year maximum sentence) or regular (which is a 4 year maximum sentence).

I agree with Mr. Karas's answer, I would only add to be sure to hire a skilled lawyer in the area where your arrest occurred who is familiar with the workings of the court to advise you on the procedures in the jurisdiction where you are being prosecuted.

Nolo contender is Latin for no contest, which means the same thing as guilty for purposes of criminal court but cannot be used against you in a civil proceeding (if someone is suing you for money). So unfortunately that does mean you were convicted.

Make sure you have a lawyer to file a suppression motion. A private attorney or a public defender can help with that. Do not try to represent yourself.

Valid search terms allow an officer to search an individual any time, any where, with or without cause. If the officer ran your license plate and you matched the description of the registered owner that could be valid. Whether or not that happened would be an issue to look further into.

I suggest filing a follow up police report regarding the theft.

Your friend definitely needs a lawyer to help in court. If he or she cannot afford to hire a private lawyer they absolutely should request a public defender. PC 69 is a felony which carries up to 3 years in prison (although county jail prison). An attorney will need some good ammunition in... View More

Did you mean two years for a second DUI? If so you can most likely install and ignition interlock device on your car and with SR-22 insurance and proof of enrollment in the DUI class, as long as your case wasn't deemed a refusal you will be able to get a restricted license. IID installation... View More

A gun dealer will also have to run a federal background check to make sure there aren't out of state issues that federally prevent you from owning a firearm.