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Not sure if you are aware, but there is a handy dandy bail schedule available free online for LA county. Why is it so handy? It is especially handy for traffic citations because it lists ALL vehicle codes and tells you whether it can be charged as a misdemeanor or an infraction (“wobblet”), how much…
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The answer is yes!! Most people who are placed on probation are not aware that they can motion to have their probation terminated early. Early termination usually requires the following: 1. Complete at least half of your probation term 2. Satisfaction of ALL probation terms, including payment of all court fines/fees, and restitution if this…
When you are charged with a crime, the District Attorney’s Office will often offer for you to take a plea, which means you admit to some crimes and agree to terms of punishment such as jail time and probation. Probation will generally be for a period of 3 years and carry with it numerous terms,…
Everyone knows that speeding or running a red light or stop sign can result in being pulled over and given a traffic ticket for your momentary lapse in judgment. But did you know there are literally hundreds of California Vehicle Code sections you can violate every single time you get in your car? (And some,…
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There are two main types of crimes to look out for because of the severe impact on a non-citizen’s ability to remain in the United States. 1. Crimes of Moral Turpitude The following types of crimes have been held to involve moral turpitude: *crimes in which either an intent to defraud or an intent to…
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POST CONVICTION RELIEF: “Motion to Withdraw/Vacate Plea” based on trial courts failure to advise a non-citizen defendant of immigration consequences Many people who are non-citizens are not aware that there are severe immigration consequences that result from entering a guilty plea to a number of criminal offenses and later seek post-conviction relief to “erase” their…
Health and Safety Code 11550(c) states: c) The court may, when it would be in the interest of justice, permit any person convicted of a violation of subdivision (a) punishable under subdivision (a) or (b) to complete a licensed drug rehabilitation program in lieu of part or all of the imprisonment in the county jail….
You probably know that if you are over the age of 21, it is illegal to drive with a blood alcohol level over .08%. You may even be aware of your right to refuse to take the road side breathalyzer test (referred to as a preliminary alcohol screening, or PAS test) if you have not…
This is one of the classic debates of traffic court. Here’s what the law has to say on the issue in California. According to California Vehicle Code Section 41602, “No state or local agency employing peace officer or parking enforcement of this code or any local ordinance adopted pursuant to this code, may establish any…
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Orange County lawyer and flock of legals founder Mark A Gallagher made a cameo on NBC news yesterday for his involvement in a whale of fish story. Gallagher represented John Brady and co-counsel Christopher J McCann represented John Apothaker. Both men were charged with catching a giant sea bass in Newport Beach. The case resulted…
