Is it true that a male in LA county jail will only serve 50% of their projected release date?

IMHO, the projected release date is a little later than when he actually gets out. I had a client who's former attorney plead her to a 3 year...

Will I need an attorney if i fail to appear for a subpoena?

They will put out a body attachment if they want you there to testify. In California, the service has to be done properly and most agencies just...

Can i be charged with theft simply because they say they have me on camera?

What happened when they told you that? Did you ask to see the video footage? Were you taken into loss prevention? The fact that they have it on...

My neighbor yells at my dogs over the fence to get them to bark and then calls animal control

It sounds like your neighbor is mad at you for one reason or another. See if your County has a resolution office do a mediation for neighbor...

Does petty theft come out in your criminal record

If a case is filed against you for petty theft, it will certainly show on your record. It is such a small amount this could easily be reduced to...

Many people pursue restraining orders in an attempt to gain a legal or tactical advantage. They don't think twice about the fact that they are...

Can I get a misdemeanor assault case expunged to obtain a good job?

Getting a 17B granted is not an easy task and that is what your court appointed lawyer did. It is not uncommon for women involved in domestic...

The question sounds like there is chicanery involved in some way. Why would you want to send your own mail to someone else's mailbox if it weren't...

You didn't mention a stay away order so I'm assuming there isn't one in place. They may re-open the case and do an investigation which as you...

Can the victim get into any trouble for breaking a no contact order?

I've never seen a "victim" get into trouble for contacting the person who is ordered to stay away, however, you are encouraging contact from...