Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Yolo County? I went to school at UC Davis so I know all about Yolo County. Isn't the courthouse still in Woodland?

It is completely understandable that you did not know you were being chased. The problem is that you are going to have to go to court and explain this to the judge. Motorcycles are loud and if you were wearing a helmet, they are even louder.

My advice in a serious situation like this is to obtain a lawyer. If you can't afford one, obtain a public defender. Public defender's still cost a little money but you need to make the decision on what you want to do.

I would obtain an attorney because you do not want this on your record. PLEASE obtain a lawyer; it sounds like you have a solid case so long as you have no priors.

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Your sentence depends on what you are charged with, and convicted of. You have not set forth the charges, as I believe I mentioned in your earlier post. You have not told us whether you have prior charges, or any other enhancing charges.

Assuming that you are only charged with violating Vehicle Code section 2800.1, then the maximum sentence is one year in county jail and a maximum fine of $1,000. That fine does not include all the enhancements and other fees that are attached when you get sentenced. Also, the court can impound your car for up to 30 days, and suspend or restrict your driver's license.

But there are other enhancing factors that can be charged, such as Vehicle Code section 2800.2, which can carry additional penalties. I don't like the fact that you reposted without providing the additional information requested. If you don't feel comfortable posting the information in a public forum such as this, then do everyone a favor and speak to a criminal defense attorney in private.