If you can offer proof that the date of the ticket is the wrong day, i.e. some evidence of where you were at the same time on the day the ticket was dated, then you might have a good shot at getting a not guilty for the ticket. You'll have to contest it by appearing and pleading not guilty.... View More

It depends on the case. See: http://www.occourts.org/self-help/criminal/criminalappeals.html

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The way you describe it, it sounds unlawful. What the cop has to say to justify the reasonableness of his decision to stop you twice is what matters. If you are charged, ask your attorney to investigate and file a motion to suppress. Whether or not you are charged, you may still file a complaint... View More

Yes, and it depends on that state's laws.

You most certainly can be charged with a crime where it was committed and held to answer at that location.

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"City Jail" or "Private Jail" is when someone gets approval from a court to do jail at a local police department's jail instead of county jail. You can search online or call your local police department and find out if they do this. If they do, they usually have strict... View More

Where do you live ? Who is your out of state lawyer? What were the charges that you pled guilty to ? Do you have any history of violence or convictions for the same?

See: https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/tools-and-samples/hr-qa/pages/californiaarrestsandconvictions.aspx

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Here is a great answer to that question that our local public defender's office has on their website...

"In most cases deputy public defenders are appointed by the court. If you are charged with a crime and cannot afford to hire an attorney, ask the court to appoint a public... View More

To drive a car on public roads, you're required to have a state issued driver's license. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards,... View More

Any person that does not have a valid visa or LPR status is subject to deportation. You have not provided enough information to determine whether he has a basis for remaining in the USA. He may be eligible for DACA however if convicted of the DUI he may be disqualified. The best thing you can do... View More

That sounds like a situation where a sentence including a jail or prison term was already pronounced or ordered by a judge and that all or some potion of that term remained to be served.

That depends upon his prior criminal record. Need more information regarding his record in order to respond.

You would need to hire an attorney from the state in which the accident occurred, since that is where you'll be dealing with the charges and that is where the attorney will have a license to practice.

You can report abuse of authority to the PD. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on... View More

Typically attorney fees for 1st time DUI's can run around $3000 to $5000, depending on the facts. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards,... View More

If your son is under 21 years of age there are some serious consequences. You should consult with an experienced criminal defense attorney. You have 10 days from the date of his arrest to contact the DMV and request a hearing on the suspension of his license. This is separate and apart from his... View More

Reasonable suspicion is required to pull someone over. That's a pretty low bar. Swerving, a tail-light out, visual queues of drunkenness, a cell phone violation or other traffic violation, etc. would suffice. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best... View More

When you have a criminal record, and you want to apply for citizenship, you seriously need the help of an attorney to analyze your situation very carefully. Whether or not to file citizenship is a difficult question, because immigration authorities look at someone's criminal record in a... View More

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answered on Feb 16, 2017

State police training laws control that, but any officer CAN ask person to try to do anything, but 100% of all roadside tests are VOLUNTARY, OPTIONAL and not required. If suspected of DUI, I recommend NEVER attempting ANY roadside tests of any type. They are not SCIENTIFIC, and are prone to a... View More

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answered on Feb 13, 2017

Yes. Because the State controls license issuance, and driving is not a constitutional right, they will not clear him, until he complies, and pays reinstatement.