Does new 2010 law on Calif. County Jail time also apply to a possible Felony Charge for a Criminal Threat?

If he gets the 422 reduced to a misdemeanor or they amend to charge a non-serious felony, he will get the benefit of the new law. But he has an...

How do i get credit for new 4019 if i'm appealing now? ask judge for credits?

Ask your appellate lawyer to include this in their brief. If s/he is unfamiliar with the argument contact me directly. I can send you a draft of...

Is it possible for my friend to be released if he got locked up for burglery while on probation?

It depends why they dropped the case. If the cops realized that they got the wrong person, then he will likely not get violated on probation. If...

If you are a good lawyer please give your input. What would you consider convincing evidence? I appreciate all information.

This is a tough question to answer. Cops can frame people in a variety of ways. The evidence that proves it could be found in a lot of different...

Changing Plea?

90% of the appeals filed after conviction after trial are upheld. The percentages are for successful appeals after a guilty plea are even lower. ...

I think it's safe to say that your parents are not go to approve. If you are too young to marry without their consent, you'll need to wait until...

Can a Law Officer break the law to bring you in?

Proof that the cop is lying can sometimes help you earn an acquittal or a great deal before trial, but if you decided to take the deal instead of...

My nephew who just turned 15 is in juv. hall, dont the courts have to inform the mom of charges and court dates?

As his mother has a right to be present at all proceedings unless her parental rights have been terminated. She should schedule a meeting with her...

You cannot file charges; you can file a police report or contact children's services about your concerns. If your suspicion is not well-founded,...

Im 16 and i live in california and i got aressted for 2 commercial burgleries and a conspiricy charge whats going to happen?

If you are charge, you'll be charged as a juvenile. You can be charged with two counts of commercial burglary, which is a wobbler - can be filed...