How does split sentencing work? How do you get it?

A person convicted of first-degree (residential) burglary is not eligible for a split sentence while a sentence for second-degree (commercial)...

Has a probation violation been alleged? In some cases the prosecutor will elect to proceed only on the new criminal case, rather than the probation...

Depending on how long you have been in California you may not have actually been in violation of Vehicle Code section 12500(a). More importantly,...

In San Diego Central (which includes Pacific Beach), misdemeanors are prosecuted downtown at 220 West Broadway and infractions are heard at traffic...

My boyfriend has two previous petty theft charges, and now has been arrested for what he said was robbery. How much time is that

A number of factors will contribute to the amount custody he may face, and without knowing more about the case it is difficult to predict the...

If you are charged, you will be charged at the misdemeanor level (assuming there are no aggravating factors; being involved in an accident causing...

Can the DA charge me with it?

Based on what you describe, the District Attorney arguably has probable cause to a file a Complaint charging you with a violation of Penal Code...

When do I get results of my blood test for my DUI? What if I blew into the breathalyzer 3 times wrong, & still arrested me?

It takes most law enforcement agencies about two or three weeks to process the blood sample and produce the results; however, it may take even...

What are the consequences to hitting a parked car and fleeing the scene while leaving the parked car with damages?

You should speak with an attorney. It sounds like you could be charged with a misdemeanor violation of Vehicle Code section 20002 which is...

CASE SEVERITY HAS CHANGED FROM FELONY TO MISDEMEANOR 1203.4 GRANTED, DO I HAVE TO DISCLOSE FELONY ON APPLICATIONS? HS 11359

A dismissal under Penal Code section 1203.4 allows you to legally and truthfully answer on most job applications (for private companies) that you...