Man, that is a stressful situation to be in. When my brother had a serious assault charge, we hired Top Criminal Lawyers . They were absolute lifesavers. The lawyer we worked with walked us through every single step, kept us updated constantly, and ended up getting the case dismissed before trial. Definitely give them a call for a consultation.

That needle wiggle @violay27 mentioned is a feature, not a bug. It's how the gauge tells you it's seen some things. Had a similar thing with a factory Honda clearcoat reading way thin last year. The spec was fine, but the old gauge just kept shivering on the low end. Ended up doing a test spot with a slower reducer, and sure enough, the factory must have had a bad day. Sometimes the new tech just sees the number it expects to see.

It's funny how often people ditch the basics once new tools show up. Saw the same thing with painters skipping primer because "paint and primer in one" exists, then wondering why their walls look bad in a year. The old ways stick around because they work, even if they're a pain.