Is it true that I could lose my license for life if I get convicted of assault with a deadly weapon when the weapon is a vehicle?

Yes, if you are convicted of assault with a deadly weapon, as a felony, then your license will be permanently revoked, for life, and you may not get it back under any circumstances. Under California Vehicle Code section 13351.5(a) states that upon receipt of a duly certified abstract of the record of any court showing that a person has been convicted of a felony for a violation of Section 245…

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How Much Time In Jail Am I Facing If Charged With Assault With A Deadly Weapon In Riverside? Would It Be Charged As A Felony Or Misdemeanor?

Assault with a deadly weapon is a “wobbler” under California law which means that it can be charged as a felony or a misdemeanor at the discretion of the District Attorney’s office.  The DA will look at the facts and circumstances of the case, whether the victim suffered injuries and if so to what extent, along with the defendant’s criminal history to determine whether to file the case as a…

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Can I purchase or own a gun if I have been convicted of a misdemeanor?

Can I purchase or own a gun if I have been convicted of a misdemeanor? Also, how can I get my gun rights reinstated if I want to purchase a firearm? A: California’s gun laws are some of the most complicated, vague and confusing laws of any laws on the books anywhere. There are a number of misdemeanor offenses that require that a person who is convicted of the offense…

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