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RIGHT TO PRODUCE EVIDENCE – I understand that I have the right to present evidence and to have the Court issue subpoenas to bring into Court all witnesses and evidence favorable to me, at no cost to me.

RIGHTS ON CHARGES OF OTHER CONVICTION(S) AND PROBATION VIOLATION(S)

If applicable – I understand that I have the right to a lawyer, the right to a jury trial, the right to confront witnesses, the right to against self-incrimination, and the right to produce evidence and witnesses for all of the charges against me, including any other alleged conviction(s) or probation violation(s). However, for a charge of violating probation, I do not have the right to a jury trial although I do have the right to a hearing before a judge.

WAIVER OF RIGHTS

I give up my right to a lawyer, and I choose to represent myself. (Does not apply if you have a lawyer.
I give up my right to a jury trial.
I give up my right to confront and cross-examine witnesses.
I give up my right to remain silent and to not incriminate myself.
I give up my right to produce evidence and witnesses in my own behalf.

CONSEQUENCES OF PLEA OF GUILTY OR NO CONTEST

I understand that if I am not a citizen, of the United States, I have the right to seek the advice and assistance of the consulate of the country of my citizenship. I am further advised that conviction of any crime may adversely affect my immigration status, and could result in deportation or exclusion from the United States, denial of admission to the United States, or denial of naturalization, amnesty, or certain federal appeals.

21.a I understand that being under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or both, impairs the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. Therefore, it is extremely dangerous to human life to drive while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or both. If I continue to drive while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or both, and, as a result of that driving, someone is killed, I can be charged with murder.

I understand that a plea of no contest (nolo contendere) will have exactly the same effect in this case as a plea of guilty, but it cannot be used against me in a civil lawsuit unless the offense is punishable as a felony.
I understand that my plea entered in this case may be grounds for revoking probation or parole that has been previously imposed on me in any other case.
I understand that in addition to the fine imposed, the law requires the Court to add assessments that will significantly increase the amount I must pay. I understand that I may also be ordered (1) to make restitution to the victim, if the offense involved a victim, or to a Restitution Fund, and (2) to pay the expenses incurred by a public agency that responded to any incident caused by my vehicle at the time of my arrest.
I understand that the DMV may consider any of my prior convictions for driving under the influence or reckless driving that are not charged in this proceeding and impose a more severe license restriction, suspension, or revocation as a result of my uncharged conviction(s).

26 If applicable – I understand that if my blood-alcohol content was.20 percent or above, or if I refused to submit to a chemical test, the Court shall consider this in determining whether to enhance the penalties imposed on me, to grant probation, or to impose additional terms and conditions of probation.

27 If applicable- I understand that if I am convicted of Vehicle Code §23152, and I am the registered owner of the vehicle used in the offense:

A. The Court shall impound my vehicle at my expense for up to 90 days, unless it determines that it is in the
interests of justice not to do so; and

B. The Court may declare my vehicle to be a nuisance and order it sold following a hearing if I have two or more other
convictions of driving under the influence (Vehicle Codes §§23152 or 23153), or vehicular manslaughter (Penal Code
§§191.5 or 192(c)(3)), or any combination thereof, in the past ten years.

I understand that installation of an ignition interlock device (IID) on a vehicle does not allow a person to drive without a valid driver’s license. VC 23575(c)

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