A recent court proceeding at the Newport Beach Harbor Justice Center, addressing a misdemeanor vandalism charge involving less than $400 in damage, highlighted the substantial financial obligations imposed by court-ordered restitution and associated fees. This outcome occurred despite the dismissal of multiple driving under the influence (DUI) counts under California Vehicle Code Section 23152, which prevented the imposition of informal probatio…
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