What's the following mean in a sentencing: “THERE'S ENHANCING ALLEGATIONS UNDER 186.22(B), TWO OF THOSE.”

186.22(b) is called the "gang enhancement". It basically does two things to each felony it's attached to. It makes all felonies "serious" meaning...

What are my chances of getting a drunk in public reduced while on DUI probation?

It can be done. 647(f) is a really weak charge and generally not given a lot of weight, but there certainly is a risk of a violation of probation...

We are financially incapable of affording an attorney and yet are in need of one a.s.a.p , or we accept a 32 mnth sen. on 9/6/13

There are many attorneys on this site willing to help you. Many offer free consultations. As well as very flexible payment options. You definitely...

I have known some very good public defenders, but they are very busy and often cannot give a client the attention they need. There are many...

What sort of plea deal do you guess could come out of the following offered at arraignment. I pleaded not guilty... see details

The offer sounds fairly standard, but I wouldn't be so quick to take it. Domestic violence cases are very defensible, depending on the facts and...

It's unlikely to be dismissed. Depending on where it occurred, you may likely be offered a "wet reckless," which is a lesser offense. This would...

Can you appeal a plea bargain deal? also can you appeal a conviction that is more then ten years old.

It is very difficult to appeal a plea bargain (even when it is recent). You could try a "writ of error: coram nobis," which is a bit of an uphill...

I was convicted of a wet reckless in Jan '09. My probation period has ended. Do I still need to report it on job applications?

It will always be on your record unless you take some action to get it removed. You can apply to the court for a dismissal pursuant to PC1203.4...

Any chance of expungement in California on a wobbler?

You are not eligible for an expungement under PC1203.4. However, you are eligible for a certificate of rehabilitation and pardon, since you've been...

Would I still have to go to jail for a second degree commercial burglary charge?

Well what you're looking at depends on a few things. 459 is a wobbler, which means it can be a misdemeanor or a felony. Your prior record would...