Fines are the product of a base fine plus "penalty assessments" that dramatically increase the total fine. Assuming the $7,000 is approximately...

Can a defendants appearance ,way of speaking or attitude in court affect verdicts and sentencing.

Absolutely. I tried a case in Van Nuys a few years ago where the DNA evidence exonerated my client, the alleged victim lied, etc. He was found...

Can probation be extended for having a restitution balance even if I paid monthly what I was told = in california

Anytime a crime victim suffers a loss, the offender should be ordered to pay restitution for that loss. A victim’s right to a criminal restitution...

Finger prints taken at the boarded, does that record ever go away?

This is NOT a criminal defense question. It is an immigration law one. You should repost to get this answered.

I didn't do drug court how much jail time

How much time depends on whether the charges were filed as a misdemeanor or felony. If a felony methamphetamine possession charge, the top end is...

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You don't have to be booked and fingerprinted before charges can be filed. In fact, you don't HAVE to be arrested before charges are filed. I...

Can i get violated for not registering as a narcotics offender?

Yes. You will eventually be assigned a PO and, if you don't register, will start off yor new relationship with the PO by being violated.

An I already adjudicated? I am a juvenile

You were not adjudicated. An adjudication is a trial. You would have to be there for that to happen. It sounds like you received either...

Can I seal a juvenile arrest?

What did the letter say? What sort of citation from the police department? Your question does not contain enough information to understand what...

Convicted of petty theft in 2005, 18 at the time. No probation, no time served, paid fine. Would pc 1203.4 benefit me?

A 1203.4 "expungement" operates as follows: The conviction is vacated, the plea of no-contest or guilty is withdrawn, and the case is...

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