Clearing a criminal warrant can be as difficult as finding a needle in a haystack. Each courthouse has different procedures on recalling warrants. Some courthouses will allow a defendant to walk in at any time to recall a warrant while other courthouses require a defendant to arrive in clerk’s office before 9:00 a.m. to have…
Many times the state will state that a person is under influence at a .05 or higher. They do this all the time. This is insurance for them if they lose the B count which says that you were over .08 at the time of driving. However, this is also a double edge sword for…
Have you or someone you know been arrested and/or charged under the Health and Safety Code 11350 for Felony Possession of Narcotics. If you have been and have done some research, you may discover that there are diversion programs that you may be eligible for that can result in a complete cleansing of these charges…
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Last Sunday, Governor Brown signed into law AB 2189. This bill would permit undocumented individuals who are given relief under the UCIS’ Deferred Action For Childhood Arrivals Process to receive a valid driver’s license from the Department of Motor Vehicles. For a person to be granted deferred action, the individual must meet the following requirements: 1) Was…
A jail sentence of 180 days can seem like a long and harsh sentence to a defendant in a criminal case. Years ago a criminal defendant was required to complete 2/3 of their jail sentence. With realignment and new laws on criminal sentencing guidelines, a 180 day jail sentence can mean different things in different…
Undercover vice cops are setting up stings on Backpage.com in order to arrest alleged prostitutes. Generally, an undercover officer will respond to an advertisement for ‘Erotic Services.” Upon calling the number and agreeing to a massage, the undercover officer will meet the masseuse at a motel. Generally a price for the massage is set prior…
Prostitution and Solicitation arrests are on the increase. Due to the increase in popularity of the internet, undercover police officers are now targeting “Erotic Services” websites to make their arrests. Prostitution is one of the oldest professions in the history of civilization. Some states and counties turn a blind eye towards it, while other counties…
You may be fighting a traffic ticket in LA traffic court or maybe in an Orange County traffic court for driving in the HOV lane. Vehicle code section VC 21655.5(b) prohibits driving in the HOV lane in California. What Is the HOV Lane? The HOV lane refers to what normal people like you and I refer to as…
If you have an old California traffic ticket in collections in the California Court system, you probably think it’s a money problem. You want to pay off the ticket, but you just don’t have the cash. GC Services, Alliance One, or any other 3rd party collection agency contracted by the courts tend to demand about…
Common Pre-Trial Motions by Defense Attorneys After arraignment, pre-trial and motions comes the time for trial. Most defendants are very confused about what happens before trial. One of the most important things a defense attorney can do is file “Pre-Trial” motions. These are motions that are filed before the jury is sworn to ensure a…
