My friend was charged with Domestic Battery & threats, they both are willing to work on the relationship now and have a hearing.

This situation is very common in Domestic Violence cases. The problem is, it is the People who are bringing the case not the victim. As such, the...

I am charged with gta and first degree burglary. what type of sentence am i looking at?

You are looking at doing significant time in prison and a strike on your record if convicted. Your best plan is to retain an attorney who knows the...

Will any of you lawyers help me?

First, the public defenders have a bad rap. I was a public defender before I became a district attorney. We did a lot of good things. However,...

If I'm found guilty of a financial crime and have my mind changed about paying back, could I be re-sentenced?

You want to know if you can get your jail time - reduced after sentencing. I think what you would have to do is have the judge put on the record...

Selected as the best answer

No, A disposition simply means that the case has been decided. You would know best if the particular case you are speaking of was dismissed or...

I was cited and released for p.c. 647 b

Your exposure depends on whether you have been convicted two or more times under PC647(b). The max you can receive is 6 months in jail and $1,000...

DUI and nursing school/license???

What you need to do is get out in front of this fast. Its probably too late, but you should have already requested a DMV hearing. If you did not...

My brother was recently on parole he had two months left and got arrested on pc664/187(a) and pc4573.5,pc4573.6, pc667.5(b)

Due to the seriousness of the charges I believe this forum is not appropriate. Your brother needs to get in front of an attorney and fast. Your...

My husband is being charged with pc496d(a) and vc12500(a) my question is how much time will he be looking at

Your question is more complicated that you think. First. PC 496d(a) is a wobbler, meaning it can be filed as a misdemeanor or a felony. If filed...

I have a simple assault charge and a misdemeanor vandalism charge. Will I do time?

I think there is a chance you could see jail time just for the violations of probation. However, it really depends on the DA and the judge you are...