Sexual battery (misdemeanour) jail time serve???

Under the new statutory sentencing scheme, those who register per PC290 still serve 2/3rds (assuming offense and sentencing both occurred after...

Got caught shoplifting...whats going to happen

I agree with the previous response. You are not at all likely to go to jail on the facts you present above. You might even be able to have your...

I got my thred DUI

I hate to tell you this, but 3rd time DUI's are very complicated. The law has a mandatory minimum length of imprisonment of 180 days for this type...

What happens during a Jury trial for DV?

However, you can be brought to court, held in contempt and fined. You just can't be thrown in jail. There are many options for an alleged victim...

How can some one have a restraining order against some one and that person was not inform that they had one on them now in jail

Agreed. You cannot be in violation of a court order of which you were not afforded advanced notice. A person seeking an order can, however, have...

It's true that only the DA can drop the charges. You, however, have rights conferred to you under the California constitution. See Marsy's Law. ...

Is felony domestic violence considered a voilent crime and do you do all 3 years on parole or can you get off early?

I am assuming by your question that you were placed on 3 years of probation (not parole) at your sentencing hearing. To answer your question, the...

It depends if this "protective order" was ordered by the court as a result of a Domestic Violence prosecution or if the order was requested by you...

Is it possible to be given too strikes for one Crime?

Easy answer: Yes. Sadly, it happens all the time. You need to know all the facts of the case and the specific charges on his criminal complaint. ...

What does MPC273(A) and MHS11550(A) mean and what kind of jail time are we looking at?

I don't necessarily agree with the previous answers (no disrespect intended). As written, a 273(a) has to do with bribery for adoption purposes (a...