Court again...

Hey Skink glad that you're still free. I have a bit of experience with the legal system in California. Which DUI number is this? My roommate just got a DUI in Sacramento county and they just gave him time served plus work project plus a bunch of fines and classses and shit. Can you afford a few grand for a lawyer? I hate to say it but we don't call them public pretenders for nothing. Just remember that they get their pay check from the same source as the DA the Judge and the Sherrif's... So now you can see what team they are really on.

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Originally Posted by Skink

I don't think extradition is done in these cases as of yet,,, but it was on my mind...

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The only way you have to worry about extradition is if you don't go back to court then they will issue a warrant and you will have to worry about it then. But if you've allready done your sentence even if you were on probation most California counties won't extradite you back without any new charges pending. Parole is a different story. CDC will bring your ass back from anywhere.

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Originally Posted by jawndoe

The only way you have to worry about extradition is if you don't go back to court then they will issue a warrant and you will have to worry about it then. But if you've allready done your sentence even if you were on probation most California counties won't extradite you back without any new charges pending. Parole is a different story. CDC will bring your ass back from anywhere.

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Yes my plan is to serve time and leave,,,but before I get my licence yanked I need to establish residence in a friendly state and get a licence there... I refied my house and am considering counsil,,, I got a solicitation from an ex superior court judge and a recomendation for a local criminal lawyer ,,,but I have not decided if i want to blow my money to maybe lose my case and lose my accets earmarked for moving...

15 years ago I have many convictions for DUI... I was sleeping in a parking lot and had no intention to drive,,,had i drived I would probably not be facing this shit,,, but I was responsible and now I suffer for it... I chalk this up to my higher power telling me not to drink and I have obeyed and not drank since...

man that sucks dude.. i'm sorry what you'r egoing through =/ the justice system can be such bullshit... i mean they're wanting to put you away for like 1/4 of the time the dude who murdered my brother got...

just seems they punish all the wrong people...

well i am against drunk driving (not drinking and driving, you can have a beer or two and drive fine, although i would'nt reccomend it, but i hate those idiots who chug like a fifth and go out driving cuz their gf pissed htem off and crash into some family's minivan) but what's going on with you is total bullshit...

skink, you need to get a real lawyer.... that public defender is going to up getting you raped by the judge....

maybe call around and talk to some lawyers (none on commercials of course, they got enough people they don't need to cut anyoen a break) and see if you could set something up on payments with them.... you really need a good lawyer...

i dunno what to really tell you tho... i'd hate to see you go to jail, you're a cool dude, and you did the right thing, and what did you get for it? =/ a dickheaded cop on a power binge...

weak!

this is all lame.

edit:i would give you good luck rep if i could

If you hire a new lawyer it will buy you all kinds of continuances in court so you can license up in another state. Hiring a real lawyer is your best bet.

I hate to hear this kind of injustice. You're a good guy Skink...I hope everything turns out well for you man...