Go to court and ask the judge to convert the fine to community service. It you otherwise cannot pay, ask for an extension to pay the fine if...

What happens if your "delinquent" in restitution payments but off of probation?

An unpaid restitution amount can be reduced to a civil judgment against you.

They can. The new law on employment applications for folks with criminal histories, AB 1008, would not apply to you because the job you are...

Where would I find a criminal appellate attorney in california

Google "criminal appellate attorney" for a city near where your husband is or where you are, if you have the trial transcripts or file documents. ...

Penal Code section 29800 would apply, or would be the charges. Three years in state prison is the maximum, but he may be able to get probation,...

Do public defenders generally just agree to whatever 'sentence/deal' the prosecutor wants ?

It depends. Some public defenders are very good and work extremely hard, so it would be unfair to categorically state that all public defenders...

On ab109 first positive dirty test. What happens

More information is needed to really answer this question. You may be placed back on probation.

Should I wait for new CA law to clear my arrest record?

I would wait for the statute of limitations to pass. As to using SB393, give it a try.

Can I carry a tazor can I carry pepper spray? as a bail enforcement agent?

Maybe, now that you no longer have this conviction as a felony conviction. Do you have any other felony convictions or convictions for domestic...

What if a false witness got me a felony conviction and I was assaulted with no female officer present and he was not arrested

Sorry to hear about all of this. It sounds like you may want to start with an appeal of your felony conviction due a "false witness." Second, you...