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Mastagni Holstedt, APC

4.8
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  • Serving Benicia, CA and Solano County, California

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Favaro, Lavezzo, Gill, Caretti & Heppell A Professional Corporation

4.8
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  • Serving Benicia, CA and Solano County, California

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers2 awards

  • An AV rated firm founded in 1973, we offer our clients high quality representation in a broad range of legal areas. Contact us to arrange for a consultation at 707-655-4783.

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Laina T. Chikhani, Attorney at Law

5.0
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  • Serving Benicia, CA and Solano County, California

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  • Highly Rated, Experienced Criminal Attorney Representing Napa & Solona Counties. High Success Rate Fighting For Your Rights! Call Now So We Can Help 707-470-0991

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Commonly Asked Criminal Law Questions From Users Near You

This information is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date. It is provided for general informational purposes only. If you need legal advice you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

What is the jail time for first time domestic violence felony?

Mark A. Broughton
Answered by attorney Mark A. Broughton (Unclaimed Profile)
Criminal Law lawyer at Mark A. Broughton, PC
The maximum sentence for a felony domestic violence for someone who has no prior criminal history is 4 years (in state prison, not county jail). However, every case is different and depends on the facts and charges. There can be enhancements that increase the basic maximum, such as great bodily injury. In most first-time cases without any aggravating factors, the offender will be granted probation (that can include up to a year of local custody), and at a minimum, be ordered to participate in a 52 week anger management program, and if the case is not serious, the charges can be reduced to a misdemeanor. Of course there are, fines/fees/assessments that also apply.
The maximum sentence for a felony domestic violence for someone who has no prior criminal history is 4 years (in state prison, not county jail). However, every case is different and depends on the facts and charges. There can be enhancements that increase the basic maximum, such as great bodily injury. In most first-time cases without any aggravating factors, the offender will be granted probation (that can include up to a year of local custody), and at a minimum, be ordered to participate in a 52 week anger management program, and if the case is not serious, the charges can be reduced to a misdemeanor. Of course there are, fines/fees/assessments that also apply.
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What can I do as a minor who is being questioned by police?

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Answered by attorney Dennis Julian Roberts (Unclaimed Profile)
Criminal Law lawyer at Dennis Roberts A Professional Corporation
They do it all the time. Hire a lawyer and let him threaten the school so maybe they won't be so quick to let the cops question a 12 year old without notifying her parents first.
They do it all the time. Hire a lawyer and let him threaten the school so maybe they won't be so quick to let the cops question a 12 year old without notifying her parents first.
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What happens after a DUI Citation?

Paul J. Wallin
Answered by attorney Paul J. Wallin
Criminal Law lawyer at Wallin & Klarich, A Law Corporation
It is not uncommon for the police to not file the formal charges at the court by the time of your initial court date. What this means is that you likely will receive a letter in the mail which will tell you when the District Attorneys office filed the DUI charges and when your arraignment is. Of course you will have to appear at the court hearing or a warrant will issue for your arrest. In some cases, the DA's office may decide not to file charges and you may never be notified of this. You can check with the court after one year and if no charges are filed within one year of your arrest you likely will not be prosecuted. Your driving privilege is an entirely different matter. IF you took a breathe test and it came up .08 or above the officers would have taken your drivers license and given you a pink piece of paper. You have ten days in which to demand a DMV hearing. If you fail to do so your license will be suspended. The DMV operates entirely separate from the court. You should have already met with a DUI defense law firm If you haven't you should contact an experienced DUI defense firm who can help you now.
It is not uncommon for the police to not file the formal charges at the court by the time of your initial court date. What this means is that you likely will receive a letter in the mail which will tell you when the District Attorneys office filed the DUI charges and when your arraignment is. Of course you will have to appear at the court hearing or a warrant will issue for your arrest. In some cases, the DA's office may decide not to file charges and you may never be notified of this. You can check with the court after one year and if no charges are filed within one year of your arrest you likely will not be prosecuted. Your driving privilege is an entirely different matter. IF you took a breathe test and it came up .08 or above the officers would have taken your drivers license and given you a pink piece of paper. You have ten days in which to demand a DMV hearing. If you fail to do so your license will be suspended. The DMV operates entirely separate from the court. You should have already met with a DUI defense law firm If you haven't you should contact an experienced DUI defense firm who can help you now.
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