Does a spouse have to testify against their spouse

This is a complicated area and we need more facts. There are privileges not to testify but they do not apply to a domestic violence case. If you...

A Johnson waiver means that a Defendant gives up or waives part or all of his back credits on a case for the purposes of sentencing. Why would a...

I was caught for the first time as shoplifting.Charges--misdemeanor/petty theft 484(A).

It matters how much the amount of alleged loss is because over $50 will determine if you can get an infraction. You should consult with and...

What is the procedure when the police receive a call that someone has been murdered?

I think it depends in many variables. For example, numerous 911 calls of shots fired at a specific location versus someone coming forward saying a...

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Immigration really need some help

It sounds as though you need to contact an experienced criminal attorney to do a petition for you to get a misdemeanor. This is a situation I...

My husband was arrested for a PC273.5(A). His court date is on May 13,2013. What might happen?

I cannot tell if he will be charged with a misdemeanor or a felony but he will have a bail set and he may be served with a protective order. ...

My husband has been in jail since January 8 2013 for a probation violation. Its his first violation. For a tazer

How we do it is total sentence minus total credits then figure the fifty percent by saying for every day served he gets one dat credit. So here it...

What r my chances got picked up for possession and im on parole

There are not many facts to go on here. It appears you had a police contact for HS11377(a) for possession of methamphetamine but you were not...

Is it possible to be on probation in two different counties (L.A. & Santa Clara)?

Yes it is possible. You may need to consult with a Los Angeles attorney as well as one up in Santa Clara to deal with the violation of probation...

How much time can I get

It will depend on whether new case is a felony or not. Consult with an attorney for yourself and determine your best strategy including your...