My boyfriend was arrested and sentenced to 180 days for a battery in the county jail? How many days will he actually served?

Different county jails count gain time differently. Usually you 5 days a month off automatically and 5 days off as trusty. I learned last month...

Do you sign the pre-trial diversion contract at the beginning or end of it?

Usually in Orange county, it is announced at pre trial and your case is continued and taken off the docket pending your approval or rejection.

I am trying to get my record from 1972 expunged.

This is a very good question. If it was a felony which it may not be, you cannot have a firearm. You probably were adjudicated guilty therefore you...

Can my partner use the stand your ground or castle doctrine in his defense?

Sounds like a good defense case. I don't understand why the police made an arrest. Need to get an experienced criminal practitioner's assistance !

Can the jury know the minimum mandatory sentence? A second question please, Is a conviction by jury always appeal able.

The jury can make specific findings which might affect minimum mandatory sentences. There are always issues to appeal. Success depends on legal...

Can a person on felony probation an a convicted felon live together

In the old days the answer was no. Nowadays it is unclear and probably at the discretion of the probation officers. This is very uncertain. Govern...

I'm on felony probation

Don't understand your question. Please rephrase.

Went to the Netherlands on an Internet scam was cought with drugs what will happen

I like Amsterdam. There are many facts about this story that need to be discussed with an attorney. It sounds complicated.

Not a good move. Doing favors for friends is never a good idea. Get an experienced attorney to get you out of this jam,

Hi,I recently violated felony probation by getting a new charge (battery) that was dismissed..

Never ever write the judge!!!!! Your probation will likely be reinstated, however it is not automatic. The standards of proof are less. Get a...