Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

I have been living here in the US illegally for about seven years now. A few weeks ago I got pulled over for driving without a license. This is my third offense, at the time I got pulled over I was returning home from work. When the police officer checked my record he told me that there was an order for no driving for a year. He let me go by without arresting me but mentioned that "the Judge might not be so nice." My car was impounded and I just decided to pay to give it up.

My questions to you are: What are my possibilities of arrest if I appear at my court date. Can I get by with just paying the fine and not attending court? Or would there be a type of warrant issued? If arrested, what are my possibilites of deportation? Also, if arrested, how much time would I have under custody?


Asked on 2/08/10, 8:01 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Please read the article in today's (2/13/10) New York Times (nytimes.com) about possible constitutional challenges to vehicle impoundments being brought by people like you.

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Answered on 2/13/10, 8:10 pm
David M. Wallin Law Offices OF David M. Wallin

Sounds like a misdemeanor so you should retain a qualified attorney to appear in court for you and see if the attorney can resolve the case without custody time. David Wallin

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Answered on 2/13/10, 10:37 pm


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