I have a friend who is incarcerated who was sentenced to, to 2 strikes with 15 years with 85% so 12 years with good behavior

It sounds like rumor, but with the overcrowding, it may be possible. But I have not heard of a policy.

What are the consequenses for under the influence of a controlled substance?

The statutory minimum is 90 days in jail, so you should seek counsel to ensure that you don't get straddled with some other charge which...

If you commited a felony and are serving time in jail is it possible to get house arrest?

Not necessarily. If he was sentenced to 6 months, he may get released early because of the overcrowding. On the other hand, if they have...

My brother had spanked his daughter for behaving in school, they arrested him for spanking her, should he plea guitly or not gui

He should enter a "not guilty" plea and fight it...period!

Iwas arrested 10 yrs ago i did 18 months of probation and my charges were adjudacated so what does that mean ??

Your question needs more information. What did you plead to? Were you 18 or over? Did you enter a plea of guilty or no contest and then were...

Will shoplifting stay on my record? No police was involved

It sounds like you do NOT have a criminal record, since it sounds like this NEVER went to court. As such, an expungement is not what you are...

On 2-17 sentencing was scheduled for drug charges(11377a,11379a & 14601.1a) that date PD not aval.so it was r/s.

A "non-drug related offense" can prohibit the eligibility of Prop 36. Since it was on the table at one point, you should go to the P.D. and see if...

The law allows for either 2, 3 or 5 years in state prison for 2nd degree robbery. That is not to say that someone is going to be sentenced to that...

What can I do if DCFS forged false documents and have allowed my son to stay at a friend of his that he does drugs with?

Document, document, document. Gather as much information about the mistreatment and situation with your son, his criminal problems, friends,...

Court arraignment for Susspended license

If you don't go to your arraignment, or have an attorney show up for you, you'll be issued a warrant for your arrest which will further prohibit...