Second offense of petty theft. Am i going to jail?

Jail time is a real possiblity on a second offense. However, there are various factors that will contribute to what your result is. Once JC Penny...

Whats the percentage of jail time in california county jails.

Penal Code 4019 allows 1 day good time credit for every six actual days served and 1 day work time for every six actual days served. In essence, a...

If the DA's office files a Felony DUI (PC 23153 - DUI with injury) in this case, which they have 3 years from the date of the incident to do, then...

Is it necessary to seal a PC 1000 DEJ case after it has been dismissed?

If you are an adult, you cannot "seal" your criminal records. As to certain convictions, you can Petition for Dismisal (aka Expungment) under...

Me and my girl friend were at a friends house, this is were everything went wrong.

This case, and the ability to put up a defense against these allegations, depends on the very specific details of exactly what you were doing, what...

My husband is being charged with Battery on a police officer

He may or may not be able to avoid jail time, depending on various factors, many of which are mentioned by Mr. Pullman. If this situataion...

What is the max charge for petty theft in California with no previous criminal record at all?

My guess is that you are asking what the maximum penalty is for petty theft, not "charge". If in fact that is what you are asking, the statue...

Unfortunately, the projected release dates shown on the Sheriff's Website are often not accurate. The first thing that I would advise his attorney...

Can you refuse a field sobriety test if you are standing outside your car with the keys in your pocket or purse ??

Depending on what exactly the officer observed, he may or may not have been entitled to request that you submit to FST's. Even if he did have...

Well next to my sons name the Disposition code says SP3 and the description says State prison 3 both abstract.

The SP3 Code indicates that he is on his way to State Prison. He is currently in County Jail, and will be closer to being transferred to State...