Will he have to serve the whole time if he was sentenced to 4 years and 8 months state prison time?

First of all, he gets credit off the sentence for his pre-sentence time in custody. Then, if there are NO STRIKES, he would serve 50% of the...

Why did I receive 1 ticket in person and a second one in the mail with different violations that were not discussed in person?

As always, Mr. Roberts has the right advice. Follow it! The officer can send a correction prior to the court date. Of course, if you go to trial...

If found guilty, will he have to do the whole three years or will he only have to serve a percentage of that time?

If he was also found to have caused GBI in any of his cases, he has a strike. Otherwise, he would serve 50% if they are just DUIs with no injury. ...

The mother of my kids dad filed a restraining order. Can I get one for me and my kid as well?

Ms. Campbell is spot on with her answer. I believe you can file for Mutual ROs when you file your answer.

The prossuctuer lied treat me un fair I was the victim of shooting. The guy was offered 15 to life then. The prossuctuer rele

This is horrible and the DA's office, pursuant to Marcy's Law, should have let you know about the offer they were making since you have the right...

What are his options at this point?

First of all, how did he fall asleep with all that meth at the ready? Seriously, this shows the intensity of meth addiction. It takes 1 year of...

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Is there any hope for another traffic amnesty program or how can I fix my license?

Did you ask for community service option? Too bad they won't let you just do jail as that would be the fastest way to take care of the fines ($125...

I am dealing with a misdemeanor matter before LA Superior Court. It involves an alleged violation of a restraining order.

This is why you should have an attorney representing you so that if they eavesdropped on the attorney it would be a violation. I am not sure if a...

This is a scam, as Mr. Soffer has pointed out. This may be a good lesson for your son that there is no "easy" way to make money legally! In the...

This is called an "Estes" robbery; that is using force to get away after committing a theft. You also committed a burglary by entering the school....