How to plead guilty to your own DUI without an attorney. Recommended Video. You can save thousands of dollars if you want to plead guilty to your own DUI. With a little prep time, you can do it right. Continue reading
Archive for the ‘misdemeanor’ Category
Get Ready! Look Up the Text of Code Violations Prior to Your Court Date
28
Nov
You can, and should look up the text of the law for a violation prior to going to court. Continue reading
EZ On Line Case Access May be Coming to all California Courts Soon.
17
Oct
Want to look up a California traffic ticket case online? It may not be easy today, by California is actually working on a unified online Court case access system for traffic court and criminal cases. It is being deployed in the pilot counties now. Continue reading
Get a Felony Reduced to a Misdemeanor? Judge Has Discretion.
17
Oct
Motions to reduce a felony charge to a misdemeanor are common, and can be used before and/or after a conviction to avoid a felony record. Continue reading
Catch a Vehicle Code 12500a Violation? A Valid License Helps, But Not Required.
10
Oct
If you are dealing with a citation for driving without a valid license under vehicle code section 12500(a), getting it reduced to an infraction is a good result. Continue reading
What is a Public Defender? Here is what you need to know.
20
Sep
Public Defenders can provide great help for those who really have no access to resources to hire a private defense attorney. But in DUI cases, and warrant cases where quick action is needed, Public Defenders have limitations. Continue reading
What to Do If You Cannot Complete a Term of Probation by Deadline
15
Sep
If you cannot complete a term of your misdemeanor probation by the deadline, there is a right way, and a wrong way to solve the problem. Go to court early. If there is a warrant, hire a defense attorney to go to court for you. Continue reading
When Can an Attorney Go to Court for a Client Who Stays Home?
14
Sep
A Licensed, Private Defense Attorney can go to nearly all court appearances for a defendant in most California Misdemeanor cases, including arraignments, pre trial hearings and sentencing. But Public Defenders usually want you there. Continue reading
What to Worry About for a Pre Employment Background Check. 2011 Update
13
Sep
Trying to get a new job but have an old conviction? Pre employment background checks reveal warrants, failure to appear cases and pending misdemeanor problems. To avoid the loss of a job opportunity, you should take care of these problems prior to losing the job. Continue reading
