The 3 strikes law went into effect in 1994, were crimes before 1994 automatically counted

According to California's 3 strike law, a strike is a strike, even if it wasn’t a “strike” when it happened. In other words, if a crime that...

My boyfriend was sentenced to 27 days for not showing up to community service for a DUI. How long will he really do?

Hmmmmm....by my calculations, he would have gotten out yesterday. So, the question is....is there anybody else he might have called when he got out?

The quick answer is yes you can be charged with a dui without being arrested, read your rights or asked to or informed that you were submitting...

Is it often that a case gets thrown out for drugs if there are felony and misdemeanor charges o them?

It is rather unclear as to what you are asking. However, I can tell you that realistically, it is rare that cases get thrown out under the...

Isn't it unconstitutional to jail someone for the inability to pay fines due to income restrictions?

Well, you are correct that for constitutional reasons, we have abolished debtor's prisons. However, when you refer to jail, are you referring to...

How to use my first offenders?

Yes, you would appear to be eligible. But just remember, that under the first offender act, any violation of the terms and conditions of the...

What can I do if they will not return my phone

If they do not respond to your request for the return of your phone, you may have to file a petition with the court for the return of your...

What Can I Do?

From your question, I assume that you have already been tested. So there is not a lot that you can do at this point. However, since you are...

Loved one arrested to probation violation

Why not just ask him for a status on your loved one's case, and what you might expect next?

Petit Larceny charge - What did I end up with?

Your ACD resulted in your case being dismissed and sealed, not expunged. And Law Enforcement agencies will always be able to access your record...