Imperial — Local Rules July 2026
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Imperial — Local Rules July 2026 · 2026-09-26 edition · updated 2026-09-28 · Imperial County
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF IMPERIAL FOR COURT USE ONLY 650 Wake Avenue, El Centro, CA, 92243 939 West Main Street, El Centro, CA 92243 2124 Winterhaven Drive, Winterhaven, CA 92283 People of the State of California, vs.
Defendant(s): Advisement of Rights, Waiver, and Plea Form CASE NUMBER: Vehicle Code §23152
Fill out this form if you wish to plead guilty or no contest to the charges against you. Initial each applicable item only if you understand it. If you have any questions about your case, the possible sentence, or the information on this form, ask your lawyer or the judge. RIGHT TO A LAWYER
- I understand that I have the right to be represented by a lawyer throughout the proceedings. I understand that the
Court will appoint a free lawyer for me if I cannot afford to hire a lawyer, but at the end of the case I may be asked to pay all or part of the cost of that lawyer, if I can afford to. I understand that there are dangers and disadvantages to giving up my right to a lawyer and that it is almost always unwise to represent myself
- I give up my right to a lawyer, and I choose to represent myself. (Does not apply if you have a lawyer)
NATURE OF THE CHARGES (Initial all sections you are charged with.)
I understand that I am charged with a violation of Vehicle Code section(s):
23152(a) – Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or both
23152(b) – Driving when my blood-alcohol level was .08 percent or higher
23103 under 23103.5 – Reckless driving involving alcohol or drugs, or both. I understand that this means that if, in the next ten years, I am arrested for driving under the influence or driving when my blood-alcohol level was .08 percent or higher, and I am convicted of that charge, I will be sentenced under the increased penalties the law provides for subsequent convictions.
Check if applicable – 14601__________________or 14601.1_____________________ or 14601.2 Driving in knowing violation of a license suspension, revocation, or restriction.
If applicable – Other charges (including non-Vehicle Code sections) – I understand that I am also charged with the following other offense(s):
Type of offense(s) and Section Number(s)
- If applicable – I am also charged with having the following other conviction(s)
List Offense(s), Case Number(s) and Date(s)
- If applicable – I am also charged with violating the probation imposed on me in the following case(s):
Case Number(s) and Date(s)
- I understand the charge(s) against me, and the possible pleas and defenses.
CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS/WAIVER OF RIGHTS
RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL – I understand that I have a right to a speedy, public jury trial. At the trial, I would be presumed innocent, and I could not be convicted unless 12 impartial jurors were convinced of my guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
RIGHT TO CONFRONT WITNESSES – I understand that I have the right to confront and cross-examine all witnesses testifying against me.
RIGHT AGAINST SELF-INCRIMINATION – I understand that I have the right to remain silent and not incriminate myself, and the right to testify in my own behalf. I understand that by pleading guilty or no contest, I am incriminating myself. See Reverse Side
Mandatory Use www.imperial.courts.ca.gov CR-07 (Adopted 01/01/09, Last Revised 01/01/24) ADVISEMENT OF RIGHTS, WAIVER, AND PLEA FORM Page 1 of 5 Pages
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