How much jail time will I have to do if I was sentenced to drug court and five years formal felony probation and couldn't do the

It is really hard to say without knowing more facts. 90 days? I'm not sure. When you were assigned to the class, did you know its location? Did...

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It matters on the reason for the lockdown and where the problem is located within the jail. He may be delayed. Lockdowns can be lifted an hour...

Does it mean that I was arrested if I was cited by a police officer?

If the case was never filed, you were only detained (not arrested), regardless of whether it was an arrest by a police officer or a citizen's...

A citizen's arrest is very different than a formal arrest. A formal arrest is effected by law enforcement employed by a city, county, state or the...

How far should a defendant fight a case? If no deal is offered, should the defendant take the case to trial?

Good question. I do a lot of prostitution cases. Be careful with this. The court could be angry that your friend demands trial and, if...

Should I challenge a traffic ticket I got because there was conflicting signage?

You should fight the ticket. Bring in the photos you posted as links to this question posted earlier. There is no vehicle code section that...

Should I challenge a traffic ticket I got because there was conflicting signage?

You should. There is no vehicle code section that addresses inconsistent or conflicting signs. Fight the ticket.

Can probation be extended for having a restitution balance even if I paid monthly what I was told = in california

Yes, absolutely. If you paid $100 per month, that is only $1,200 per year. If you paid $1,200 per year for 15 years, you would have only paid...

If sentenced two years in state prison with charged of a felony and have done 65% of the time when should they get out?

Once 85% of the sentence is completed, assuming the individual had good behavior while in prison.

My husband was sentenced to 7yrs 8 months January 2013. Does prop 36 Affect this sentence?

The answer is no. Prop 36 is a program of diversion for drug offenders. What I think you had in mind in your question was AB109, which affects...