If you are incarcerated in a state prison can you be released early to enter a Drug Rehabilitation Program?

As far as I know, no. If the drug treatment program had been preferable at sentencing, it would have been part of the sentence. However, it was...

How to get my address removed from someone who said they lived there and has now violated their probation and has a warrant

The way to solve this is have your roommate move out. As you say, the person of interest is the on again, off again boyfriend. When he is "on...

Do I absolutely need an attorney for a misdemeanor and infraction for DOSL and no proof of insurance?

Mr. Cernyar's answer is very good. While an attorney cannot always prevent someone from going to jail, he or she can make a big difference. It...

Is petty theft going to affect my sentencing?

That is unfortunate. The new case will affect your sentence quite a bit if you are out on bail on a Cruz waiver, which I'm sure you are. Good luck.

The judge sentenced me to surrender myself to 18 days Lynwood county jail . Do I have right for Alternative services ?

You do not have a right for community service. In fact, it seems you were give the chance to avoid jail by completing community service, but fell...

Statute of limitations and age limit of statutory rape in CA?

Unless the father is a district attorney, he cannot file charges. He can tell the police about what he believes happened, but it is then up to the...

Daughter caught shoplifting at JCP. Hire an attorney or public defender?

I would have your daughter do the COP program. It results in a dismissal. It sounds like a sure thing. Hiring a private attorney may mean your...

A 45 year old man punched a 16 year old girl in the face, and he only got a citation from the police and he wasnt arrested, why?

What you are asking about is police procedures and what you believe would be fair. The police determined that no arrest was necessary. It...

Counselor, I'm seeking advice over a car pool lane violation that my 21 year old son received. He has no other violations

Mr. Roberts' advice is right on: get an attorney to appear and request community service as payment for the ticket. If the officer who ticketed...

Is it possible for a California Online Law School graduate to move to Texas and practice Federal Criminal Defense?

Is is possible for an online law school graduate to move to Texas and practice criminal defense in federal court? Sure. To make that...

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