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Drug Diversion
Diversion is a way for you to clear your record of this drug charge. Whether or not this charge is dismissed is COMPLETELY up to YOU.

DMV Hearing
There are many authorities under the vehicle code that gives the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) the power to suspend or revoke a person’s driver’s license.

Driving Under the Influence
Costs more than you think

Drug Offenses
For certain types of non-violent drug offenses, a person may be eligible to participate in a drug treatment program such as PC1000 (commonly referred to as drug diversion, PC 1210 (commonly known as Prop. 36) or drug court.

Expungement
In certain circumstances, a person may petition the court to expunge his or her case. An expungement is when the court sets aside the conviction and enters a plea of not guilty and dismisses the case.

Warrant Recalls
An arrest warrant is a written order commanding law enforcement to arrest a person and bring them before the court.

Felony vs. Misdemeanor
What is Felony vs. a Misdemeanor

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Orange County Tri-Cities LeTip Group
http://www.oc-tricities.com

Bill Hunt
http://www.BillHuntforSheriff2010.com

Orange County Weekly
http://www.ocweekly.com

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California Attorney General's Office
http://www.ag.ca.gov

California Attorneys for Criminal Justice
http://www.cacj.org

California Narcotic Officers Association (CNOA)
http://www.cnoa.org

California Public Defender Association
http://www.cpda.org