What is the percentage in California a person actually serves from their sentence?

What was he convicted of? Certain charges carry longer percentages of time to be served. If anyone actually knew the Sheriff's math, then they...

This is an immigration question. Were you the defendant or the victim? I think VAWA applies to undocumented residents who cooperate with the...

Will I be extended passed 18 for dirty UA? I am on interstate compact and will be released two days before I turn 18.

If you are under 18 years old, you cannot possess marijuana. If your probation officer is telling you not to use it, don't! They can easily...

Whats the longest time he will serve?

He would actually get one day for every day served Hyundai Ford a minimum sentence. That means on a 280 day sentence the longest to conserve is a...

If the court told me that my DL was on hold and I didn't get my DL ontime for court and I was sentence to 30days

They should have appointed a public defender to represent you before placing you into custody. The fact that your license was actually valid could...

Can a company rescind an offer for employment that is contingent on drug testing without allowing me to take the test

You should ask an employment lawyer, so please repost. I can just tell you that California is an "at will " State meaning you can be fired for no...

Can I hire an attorney in a criminal matter for one appearance similar to a limited scope in a civil case ?

No, most Judges will not allow a "special appearance" in a criminal case. If it is a felony or Domestic Violence case you have to be there anyway....

Will i be able to find a lawyer?

I am so sorry to hear about this. You can use the "Find a Lawyer" tab here on AVVO to look for an experienced Personal Injury lawyer. They tend...

Can a public defender show up for me for a warrant i have

Is this a current case or did you miss your first appearance. If you already have the PD appointed by the court, then go to their office asap to...

Can i be charged for prostitution if i've only prostituted myself once but they refused to pay

Were you arrested? If so, you need an attorney to try to get the charges blocked. Obviously you are new at this since most clients in this line...