Reading police report

Contact your attorney, if you have one. If you represent yourself (as foolish as that is), you can request the report from the prosecutor. Feel...

3rd DUI with child endangerment in CA. I was off probation with nothing else on my record

There are certain minimum punishments as you obtain multiple DUIs. That includes the jail component you mentioned. BUT, there are alternatives...

I got arrested 5 yrs ago and the da rejected it for filing. Now I find out it comes up on my record and bg check. What Can i do?

It will continue to be a problem for you, although all it will show is an arrest. If you have information showing you were factually innocent, you...

My husband was sentenced to 180 days for a Misdemeanor offense. He was sentenced on Nov 9 and given 33 days time served.

Mr. Broughton is correct, given the overcrowding issues. Keep in mind, the Sheriffs often times alter the percentages b/c of overcrowding, and the...

There are two components: 1) A suspension from the DMV if you lose your Administrative Per Se Hearing; and 2) A suspension from the DMV after a...

Plea bargain on sex crimes

The short response is no. Unfortunately, there is a wide variety of prosecutorial discretion between counties. More than that, you'll find a...

Is it legal for authorities, school or legal to refuse a child contacting his parent prior to questioning?

Yes they can, but he could also ask for a lawyer, and in some cases a request for parents will also trigger protection.

Can you modify a criminal protective order

Yes, you can. Need to have a good reason.

My boyfriend is at a county jail for a 273a. There is not a immigration hold on him is he safe?

Assuming he is here illegally or is not a US citizen (ie an LPR), he should bail out. He can always be held later, but he'll reduce his chances by...

16 year old caught in someone else's home, thought it was abandoned. Arrested for Residential Burglary. What happens next?

You need to have an attorney assist you. You're being charged with what is known as a "strike" in California, and sets you up for serious...