If you are on probation and have been arrested for a second criminal offense, the consequences can be very serious. You would not only be charged, if prosecutors decide to press charges, with a criminal offense for which you have been arrested, you will also be charged for a Probation…
One set of facts, or incident, can give rise to an innumerable amount of charges. Many people believe that it will be one charge, with additional consequences. That is not the case. If you have been stopped for suspicion of driving under the influence, you could potentially also be charged…
Getting arrested for a DUI is a traumatic and difficult time. Many people are very eager to get the case completed and will take a plea bargain or offer to get the case completed as soon as possible. This leads to quick, uninformed decisions. Many times it is advisable to…
If you have been arrested for suspicion of DUI then chances are, you received a citation from the arresting officer with a date. This date is your arraignment date, and you must appear on or before that date in the Court specified. This will start your legal case. Oftentimes when…
If you have been stopped under suspicion of driving under the influence after you have already been convicted for a previous DUI, your consequences significantly increase. A second DUI conviction carries with it mandatory jail time and enhanced fees, as well as probation. It is a very serious charge the…
California Vehicle Code 23600 prohibits driving with any measurable amount of alcohol in your system if you are currently on probation for a DUI. This section of the Vehicle Code is referred to as the Zero Tolerance Law. Prior to January 2009, the aforementioned section allowed a Judge to revoke…
When a person is charged with a Los Angeles DUI case they are required by state law to be placed on a minimum of 3 to 5 years of Summary Probation along with a fine to be paid and a rehabilitation program to be completed. In some cases jail time…
A Criminal Case is not complete until the defendant has appeared in court for all required court dates and when sentenced probation has been completed. Oftentimes, due to circumstances out of our control, probation can easily be violated causing the Defendant to appear in court and have the Criminal Judge…