Bench Warrant for Failing to Appear in Court
What is a bench warrant? A bench warrant is a warrant to arrest a defendant for failing to appear in court when ordered. It instructs… Read More »Bench Warrant for Failing to Appear in Court
What is a bench warrant? A bench warrant is a warrant to arrest a defendant for failing to appear in court when ordered. It instructs… Read More »Bench Warrant for Failing to Appear in Court
What is arraignment? An arraignment is a court hearing at which the court informs an individual accused of a public offense of the charges. The… Read More »Arraignment in a Criminal Case
Restitution is payment for damages caused when a defendant commits a criminal offense. For a hit and run, the criminal act is “running” without stopping,… Read More »Hit and Run Restitution
What are Field Sobriety Tests? Field sobriety tests are often divided attention tests (think rub your stomach while patting your head). Although they are not… Read More »Field Sobriety Tests
DACA and DUI Overview DACA and DUI do not mix. If you are convicted of a DUI with DACA, USCIS will not renew your DACA.… Read More »DACA and DUI
What is a marijuana DUI? A “marijuana DUI” is driving under the influence of marijuana. It is illegal under Vehicle Code § 23152(f). A person… Read More »Marijuana DUI
What are DUI court hearings? DUI court hearings begin with an arraignment. The next steps are pre-trial conferences, and motions (if necessary). Most DUI cases… Read More »DUI Court Hearings
Overview You are entitled to a DMV hearing to contest the suspension of your license by the DMV. However, if you fail to request a… Read More »DMV Hearing for DUI Case
A DUI arrest begins with a law enforcement encounter, followed by a DUI investigation, and eventually an arrest.
A basic guide for people charged with their second DUI. Learn about the processes and events involved in a second DUI case.