Sentence modification guidelines in California

The Proposition 36 guidelines are if an individual was convicted of a felony offense after 2 "strike" offenses, and the felony after the strikes...

Will this show up on my background check?!?!

This will show up on a public agency or law enforcement background check. It will not be viewable by private employers unless they know to go to...

Unfortunately, there isn't much you can do. The DMV is horribly inefficient. Additionally, your Constitutional privileges do not attach because...

What is the next step after the first criminal appeal for a midamenor has been denied?

The California Supreme Court and then the United States Supreme Court. Seth Weinstein, Esq. Practicing throughout Southern California (310)...

La county realignment /ab 109 ?

AB109 prisoners in LA County Jail are serving between 30-50% of their sentences. For County Jail lids, it is far less. Seth Weinstein,...

Does highway patrol have jurisdiction at the exit of freeways?

Under Penal Code Sections 830-832, California Highway Patrol Officers have jurisdiction statewide. Seth Weinstein, Esq. Practicing throughout...

Got caught stealing

Ignore the Civil Demand letter from the store. Just be aware that the DA's Office can summons you to appear in court by mail. If that occurs, you...

Caught shoplifting at the mall. Police called. visa running out.

This is a misdemeanor offense. Therefore, you can have an attorney appear on your behalf without you being present. What country are you from?...

Harassment charge by a big misunderstanding - requesting you to read the full thing

In Domestic Violence situations, only the state of California can decide to drop the charges. You can request that the DA drop the charges, but...

In theory, the DA must have probable cause to prosecute you with the crime. That being said, in many cases, they do not have probable cause....