Legal Question in DUI Law in California

Re: California DUI

With outstanding arrest warrants on two cases, you risk arrest and transport to court in handcuffs any time you come in contact with law enforcement anywhere, and that includes airport security check-in. Your only valid option is to turn yourself into the courts and straighten out the mess by dealing properly with the charges. If you get counsel to represent you on these, it may be possible to avoid you having to personally appear in court; misdemeanors can sometimes be handled by counsel with notarized paperwork from the client. It means several court appearances for counsel, which you'll pay for. On the first case, it may be possible to convince the court to withdraw and cancel the warrant with a deal for you to pay the original fine in full, and pay a fine for the Failure To Appear. On the second case, in addition to seeking withdrawal and cancellation of warrant in return for fines, the attorney will have to negotiate a 'deal' on the charges. That would likely include more fines, penalties, alcohol program, license suspension by court and DMV, probation, etc. If either court demands it, you'll be required to come in person to court. I would recommend you come personally, as it is more certain of getting lenient treatment, and would likely cost less in attorney fees, as each case could be done with fewer court appearances. Feel free to contact me if serious about handling these, IF they are in Southern California courts.

Re: California DUI

With outstanding arrest warrants on two cases, you risk arrest and transport to court in handcuffs any time you come in contact with law enforcement anywhere, and that includes airport security check-in. Your only valid option is to turn yourself into the courts and straighten out the mess by dealing properly with the charges. If you get counsel to represent you on these, it may be possible to avoid you having to personally appear in court; misdemeanors can sometimes be handled by counsel with notarized paperwork from the client. It means several court appearances for counsel, which you'll pay for. On the first case, it may be possible to convince the court to withdraw and cancel the warrant with a deal for you to pay the original fine in full, and pay a fine for the Failure To Appear. On the second case, in addition to seeking withdrawal and cancellation of warrant in return for fines, the attorney will have to negotiate a 'deal' on the charges. That would likely include more fines, penalties, alcohol program, license suspension by court and DMV, probation, etc. If either court demands it, you'll be required to come in person to court. I would recommend you come personally, as it is more certain of getting lenient treatment, and would likely cost less in attorney fees, as each case could be done with fewer court appearances. Feel free to contact me if serious about handling these, IF they are in Southern California courts.

On the issue of law school, dream on about being accepted into school or the State Bar if you have warrants outstanding. IF you get the cases properly resolved, you then can discuss the possibility of qualifying for admission with the school you are interested in. Whether they think they and the State Bar will let you in is the question.

Re: California DUI

If you did not return to court on 2nd DUI, there most likely is another warrant for your arrest. Next time you are "pulled over" you most likely will be arrested.

You must resolve these issues. Law school applications ask about ALL legal matters that you have been involved with. You will have to disclose this and yes, it can prevent you from being admitted to the Bar.

Re: California DUI

With outstanding arrest warrants on two cases, you risk arrest and transport to court in handcuffs any time you come in contact with law enforcement anywhere, and that includes airport security check-in. Your only valid option is to turn yourself into the courts and straighten out the mess by dealing properly with the charges. If you get counsel to represent you on these, it may be possible to avoid you having to personally appear in court; misdemeanors can sometimes be handled by counsel with notarized paperwork from the client. It means several court appearances for counsel, which you'll pay for. On the first case, it may be possible to convince the court to withdraw and cancel the warrant with a deal for you to pay the original fine in full, and pay a fine for the Failure To Appear. On the second case, in addition to seeking withdrawal and cancellation of warrant in return for fines, the attorney will have to negotiate a 'deal' on the charges. That would likely include more fines, penalties, alcohol program, license suspension by court and DMV, probation, etc. If either court demands it, you'll be required to come in person to court. I would recommend you come personally, as it is more certain of getting lenient treatment, and would likely cost less in attorney fees, as each case could be done with fewer court appearances. Feel free to contact me if serious about handling these, IF they are in Southern California courts.

On the issue of law school, dream on about being accepted into school or the State Bar if you have warrants outstanding. IF you get the cases properly resolved, you then can discuss the possibility of qualifying for admission with the school you are interested in. Whether they think they and the State Bar will let you in is the question.