Has la county jail been overcrowded lately, since prop 47 passed? going to be serving 30 days for probation violation on my dui

While Prop 47 has reduced the jail population, it is still overcrowded. While the most you can serve is 15 days less any presentence credits,...

How many continuances can there be before dismissal? Why is this happening?

As the defendants in a case, you have the right to object to any continuances. If your lawyer is asking for them, it is usually for your benefit. ...

What legal action, if any, could I take and how strong of a case could it be based on previous similar circumstances?

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How can i get my money back? can i put a felony case on victim 2? can i sue the probation or corrections department?

Talk to your lawyer to go back to court and review the probation report and the restitution order. You should have contested this BEFORE you paid...

I'm being charged with 530.5(A) /459/2 counts of 484E(D)/2 counts of 530.5(C)(1) how is that possible the car is not even mine

To answer your exact question, they can charge you because you were in control of the car at the time it was stopped and therefore responsible for...

Can a judge grant a dismissal for a case in his presiding county when I am on probation in another?

To summarize, you are on informal (summary) probation for DUI in LA county and Petty Theft in San Diego. You want to file a Motion to Terminate...

It depends upon the Orders in the Restraining Order that affect your boyfriend. If he has been ordered to move out, then he has to regardless of...

What would the judge say?

Since you are making progress in the classes and paid your fees, the Judge should give you more time to complete the 8 hours of community service. ...

First steps in dealing with unexpected theft charge?

Since you got away (you thought) without getting arrested and being given a court date, this would be an ARREST warrant, not a bench warrant. This...

Can anything be done to tell the truth and clear my name?

This is a tough one, since so much time has passed. Was the actual shooter arrested at the time? Also, if you were there as a member of a gang,...