How much time will he do with 7 months served?

85% of 24 months is 20 months, twelve days. With seven months of credit, he would have thirteen months, 12 days left to serve. Good luck to him.

I think there is a big risk you will be taken into custody upon re-entry, despite there being no bench warrant and even if you have the judge's...

Can the court deny defendant a lineup: "Its been nearly two years." And then allow witness to make in-court ID.

I suggest you contact the ACLU or a law school that may have free legal assistance available. Good luck to him and you.

Can I challenge the accuracy of a pacing ticket, and will I know if the citing officer is present in court before pleading?

Going to court and pleading is not like ordering food from a menu where you can "have it your way," like the old Burger King commercial. You...

Is there any way I can do something in place of juvenile court? Can I appear with my 19yr old sister as my guardian in court?

Hire an attorney to look into a pre-filing diversion program that you might be eligible for. This can be super important for you because a...

Is it constitutional to make a person on probation a "4th waiver?"

Remember, someone on probation has a choice between probation and going to prison or jail. They choose to stay in the general population, so the...

What does this mean for me ?

Your concern is valid if you plan on travelling outside the U.S. and then returning to the U.S. Go to the courthouse where you had your case and...

What can I do to have a traffic infraction fee waived if I contest the ticket?

Does your cell phone have a camera on it? Most do. The next time you are pulled over for this alleged problem, take a picture of the light on at...

Do I need to take further action to seal my criminal arrest record? Would I qualify to seal my criminal arrest record?

I deal with this statute almost every day, sometimes multiple times in multiple courts in LA County. There is a lot of confusion by judges and...

What can be done about missing audio transcripts from a misdemeanor trial?

Interesting question. Can you refer to the minutes from the court, i.e. the docket? Does that support your position on appeal? Best of luck to you.