Sentenced on 12/11/2015. His sentence was 2yr in state prison. He received a total of 382 days time served. Why is he not out?

I agree with my colleagues...there are varying percentages (50%, 80%, 85%) that a person will serve, the least being 50% and even at 50%, he still...

Why would the officer take this long to file? Also my dmv hearing was postponed a month. Officer couldn't make it.

As my colleagues have stated, the delay is not unusual, especially in Orange County and even more so if you provided a blood sample. What city did...

What is the maximum/minimum sentence for the crime?can he take a strike to get out faster?what should I do.

If you think you may be able to afford a private attorney, then you should meet with a few of them to discuss the specifics of the case and obtain...

While on parole, will I be charged with a felony or misdemeanor for a possession charge?

I agree with Mr. Dane. Additionally, you could also be facing a parole violation.

I want the Superior Court to reduce my grand theft conviction to a misdemeanor under prop 47.

How were you sentenced for the grand theft? If you were placed on probation then a 17b can (and should) be considered. However, a state prison...

I agree with my colleagues. Another issue is his probation. Felony or misdemeanor? In lieu of filing a new case for the papaphenalia, they...

Are you being charged with domestic violence or elder abuse? Both are serious charges. Since you have spoken to the Public Defender, the case has...

Thank goodness you are ok and an accident was not involved...Please retain an attorney as soon as possible...

Brother is being charged with theft and it is being considered a felony, he didnt do it but the people he was with might have

There is not enough information to answer this question. The penalties `differ depending on which type of theft it is: burglary: commercial/...

Does my brother need a lawyer? Being charged with felony criminal threats.

Yes, your brother needs an attorney. If filed as a misdemeanor, the max is 364 days in county jail. If filed as a felony, the max is county jail...