What is the minimum amount of time an inmate must have before they are eligible to be reviewed for sb-261?

Sorry to hear about the juvi getting such a long sentence. As long as this is not a "1 strike" case or 3rd strike case, he will be eligible for...

What to do if someone accuses you of theft?

Do nothing. It may be a phishing scam to get some information from you by a real identity thief. If you haven't done anything wrong, ignore it. ...

PC 1001.94

That should have been put on the record by your attorney at the time you entered into the diversion. Many prosecutors feel that it is supposed to...

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Is there any precedence for a year of time being "credited" towards what may likely end up being a 36-mo probationary sentence?

Technically you are not entitled to it, but as one of my colleagues stated, there are times where you can convince the Court to shorten it. ...

Can I sue someone for filing a false police report? How do I go about it?

To quote my law school professor, the question isn't whether you can sue, but can you WIN and COLLECT! Anybody can file a law suit for even...

In CA, what does seal and destroy mean (851.8 PC) in a juvenile arrest case?

Yes it is gone and legally you don't have to mention it. However, as my colleagues have stated, if you apply to be a police officer and they...

Can a judge take me off summary probation?

First of all it depends upon what kind of charge you were convicted of. Some crimes such as DUI have mandatory three year probationary terms. That...

What would you recommend we do?

Not a criminal defense question, but a Collection or debt attorney. Hopefully you had a contract that you can sue on. If under 10K, go to Small...

DUI--- does a jail time stay on my record ?

It may show on the rap sheet, but usually, since you are given the option of paying the fine, doing community service or jail, all 3 show...

Do I have to be in court IN PERSON for a case dismissal?

That is not correct. In fact if you don't appear in court or have an attorney appear for you, the court will not only but will probably issue a...