What is the consequence of showing up for court 8 days late in a prop 36 case?

If an attorney walks the matter in without your appearance and finalizes everything with the court, then the consequences may be less than if you...

Can you give examples of what could be the grounds of being granted a permanent restraining order in California

A serious injury including but not limited to broken bones, stitches, bleeding, etc. One time should be enough. Imminent as in likely to occur at...

Only under special circumstances may he file a writ. Otherwise, no one sentenced to life without parole has ever been released on parole, in...

For a 26 to life sentence what is the minimum time that can be served

When inmates are sentenced to indeterminate sentences, they are eligible for parole once they serve the determinate part of the sentence. But just...

Criminal defense

It is unlikely that a sales charge will be reduced to a misdemeanor after probation. Your opportunity to have it reduced is before the plea. The...

Is it hard to modify your sentence after you completed your probation?

You may have post-conviction relief, but little can be done to change the sentence. Good luck.

Can a judge give you a restraining order (permanent) to deter you from simply e-mailing someone. Would it be that easy for a

Here's an answer you don't wish to hear, but yes. In addition, if you have an order not to contact her and she is sending over 900 email messages...

If you were convicted of an infraction, a misdemeanor, or a felony and were not sentenced to state prison or put under the authority of the...

Can a felony with possession and intent to sell be expunged or reduced to a misdemeanor.

If you were convicted of an infraction, a misdemeanor, or a felony and were not sentenced to state prison or put under the authority of the...

Criminal lawyer

Only felonies that are wobblers can be expunged. They can be expunged as soon as probation is terminated and one can ask for early termination. ...