San Diego Criminal Defense FAQ

• How do I bail someone out of jail?
• What Happens Between an Arrest and the Jury Trial?
• How can I get my criminal case dismissed in San Diego?
• What happens if they don’t read me my Miranda rights?
• What happens at the arraignment?
• Do I need to be present at the arraignment?
• How can I get a court to appoint a lawyer for my case?
• Public Defenders vs Private Attorneys
• I missed the court date and now I have a warrant out for my arrest. What Should I Do?
• Modification or Termination of Probation under PC 1203.3
• Plea Bargaining
• Presumption of Innocence
• Miranda Warning – Custodial Interrogation
• IMMIGRATION CONSEQUENCES IN DRUG CASES AND A CHART OF SELECTED CALIFORNIA OFFENSES
• What does it mean when asked if you were formally charged?
• FEDERAL CLEMENCY APPLICATION
• What if two statutes seem to criminalize the same conduct? Perjury vs. False Statement

When selecting a San Diego Criminal Defense Attorney, it is crucial that you pick an attorney that knows all the alternatives to jail/prison sentences. There is nothing worse than sitting in jail and learning later that you could have been sentenced to home confinement or GPS monitoring. The following are some of the alternatives to custody that you may be eligible. Please discuss these alternatives with an experienced San Diego Criminal Defense Attorney because eligibility depends on the crime, past history, and other factors. These are the most common alternatives in San Diego County, but many are available in other counties such as Riverside and Orange County.

• Can I get resentenced under Prop. 47 | (PC) 1170.18 | San Diego Prop 47 Attorney
• Am I eligible for probation?
• Sentencing and Custody Credits
• Electronic Monitoring in Lieu of Bail. (PC 1203.018)
• San Diego SCRAM Continuous Alcohol Monitoring Program
• Home Detention (PC 1203.016 and 1203.017)
• San Diego Work Furlough
• Residential ReEntry Center
• Work Release

• When should I call a criminal defense lawyer?
• Who is the best Criminal Defense Attorney in San Diego?
• Should I hire a criminal defense lawyer even if I’m guilty?
• What do you do when you are falsely accused of something?
• Can I be arrested without a warrant?
• What happens if they don’t read me my Miranda rights?
• When can police stop and search my vehicle?
• Can a vehicle be searched by police officers if they smell marijuana outside of the vehicle?
• Legal Rights Info-Graphic
• Modification or Termination of Probation under PC 1203.3
• Proposition 36: Drug treatment program as an alternative to jail time in drug possession cases.
• Is a misdemeanor conviction public record?
• What Should I Do If I Am Pulled Over For DUI?
• Can I complete California DUI school/course out of state?
• What to do if pulled over with marijuana in trunk of car working for marijuana dispensary?
• Are attorneys able and willing to give me an estimate of success rate for DUI case?
• Can I mail marijuana via USPS?
• IMMIGRATION CONSEQUENCES IN DRUG CASES AND A CHART OF SELECTED CALIFORNIA OFFENSES
• Why is my bail bondsman asking for my license plate number?
• What If No Criminal Charges Were Filed On My Court Date?
• Should I Hire a Criminal Defense Attorney Before Seeking a Bail Bondsmen?
• Public Defenders vs Private Attorneys
• What does it mean when asked if you were formally charged?
• Help! Someone else’s criminal charges are on my record! [LiveScan]
• Federal Court Required Paperwork for Surety Bond
• Can a company be prosecuted in the same way as an individual?
• What does it mean to expunge a San Diego DUI?