How much time it will take to dismiss a 1st time shoplifting case..it takes 1 month or more...

It will probably take a year from the April court date. I believe you will be eligible for diversion under the AB 2124 program,, but it is not...

Sorry to hear about this. It is not too late and even if it were, I would still report it to the police. Let the police or the district attorney...

Can someone sentenced to a drug treatment program obtain a Medical Marijuana card in California?

A medical marijuana card is relatively easy to obtain, I am told. The court does not need to approve of your request. Talk to your parents about...

Writ of Habeas Corpus on an illegal enhancement.

Without getting into the legal merits of your habeas writ, I believe your question is how do you write supporting facts without citing cases and...

My husband had court today to get time serve and get released but they said he wasnt gona show up how long will it take??

Good question. This is not uncommon. I would estimate 24 to 72 hours. Not long. He will give you a call once he is transported to downtown at IRC.

There is no such law saying that if ICE fails to pick up someone within 48 hours the person must be released. There may be an internal protocol...

Are there Texas cases addressing a defendant's right to speedy trial related to traffic tickets? can you provide citation?

The Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, also called the Right to a Speedy Trial, only applies when the defendant faces the risk of jail or...

What's the comment n.7 concerning USSG §1B1.10

Google can get you the text of the note. Is your question what it means? What it means to your case? if so , what are the facts of your case?

Was I harassed, and wrongfully accused of shoplifting? If so would I have good case?

Yes, you may be able to sue Kmart, but what are your damages? $20? $30? Did you have to see a psychiatrist about this? Did you attempt suicide...

Why is it that Ray Rice was arrested but Solange Knowles was not?

Good questions, but this forum is really not about discussing the law and how it is applied generally. it is about specific, actual problems from...