I am being convicted of two felonies, should i take the deal?

Asking whether you should take this deal is like me asking you if my suit looks good on me even though you have never seen me. This is a discussion...

What proceedings take place during a hearing for a "Petition for Dismissal" in CA? Specifically motions 17B and 1203.4?

It's going to vary from county to county what's going to happen. Some counties don't even have a hearing on 1203.4 petitions and decide everything...

Retained attorney claim conflict & not ready on day of trial. Defendant decide to represent oneself, prejudice if denied right

My answer doesn't change from when you last asked this. A request to represent yourself on the day of trial may be regarded as untimely, though it...

Can a tenant secretly record our conversation and use it in court.

Under California Penal Code section 632, it is illegal to record a confidential communication without the permission of everyone involved in the...

This really isn't a criminal law question. A 72-hour hold under Welfare and Institutions Code 5150 is not a permanent ban from possessing...

You need an attorney. You had the money to post bail; you probably have the money to hire an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, the court...

After bening convicted with a felony for grand theft, how can soneone bring the charges down to a mistameanor?

In California, grand theft is what is known as a "wobbler." It is a crime that can be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony. If charged as a...

In 2011 I had a felony reduced pc17 and then was granted a 1203.4 dismissal.

A dismissal under Penal Code section 1203.4 is not a true dismissal. The record still exists. At the bottom of the record it will say it was...

Cal penal code sets up a gun violence restraining order which can be obtained civilly by anyone. 1.) Is this a criminal matter?

I assume you are talking about the Gun Violence Restraining Orders under AB1014. Gun Violence Restraining Orders are civil restraining orders. It's...

In the state of California... if someone drives under the influences and is charged with a DUI

Mental competence has little to do with a decision to drink and drive. It may be an unwise decision or bad judgment, but it's not mental...