What is the maximum sentence a person convicted of first degree murder can receive in California?

There are requirements (depending on the facts of the case) for the prosecutors to be able to seek the death penalty or life without possibility of...

Santa Monica dropped DUI charge but still have arrest record?

Sounds like, based on the FSTs, the police believed you could not safely drive a car. You can petition the police and court to seal and destroy...

Yes your husband can. This is a specialized area of criminal practice. Make sure that the person handling the case is familiar with how parole...

How severe will my penalty be if I stole a phone?

It is not necessarily that you stole a phone that will determine your fate...it is the manner in which you took it. You should consult with a...

If you are on probation, you can go to the court and get a minute order to see when your probation ends and/or there is a violation noted in the...

The other two answers appear accurate to me. I think you should complain and ask for further explanation from the subject officers...

Is it possible to shorten the 4 month first offender program as long as the actual hours have been completed.

It sounds like all the DMV is looking for is a completion from a first offender alcohol program (which is a 3 month program)...so you will have to...

If you were placed on probation for a felony cases and order to do certain things (that you did not do) then there is a warrant out for your...

I was arrested and these are my charges 1. possesion for sales 2. possesion of stolen property.

They are allowed to "secure" the location while they wait for a seach warrant. It sounds like they went above and beyond what they are permited to...

What is the sentence for taking illegal drugs?

It depends on what the person is charged with...is it dui? Possession? A person's exposure to jail is determined by what they are charged with. ...