Why would a parolee who was arrested for a parole violation and had drugs in his possession not be charged for the possession?

If it was just a pipe with marijuana, I could see the cops just tossing it out, and popping him on the parole violation, whic I am assuming was not...

My spouse was accused of a 288 crime. What happens if we received a note from the victim stating that it was all a set up?

This sounds like a very serious matter that would require more knowledge of the details than you should share online. I recommend that you contact...

Are Supreme Court rulings applicable to cases that have not been finalized?

Not likely anymore, and prosecutors are going to fight against retroactive application of Risley. See Davis v. United States 564 U.S. _____, 131...

Green. Blue is for inmate workers.

My friend was on parole and got caught carrying a metal rod from a steam cleaner for protection in the desert. What can Happen?

If he had strike priors that caused him to register, then he could be on a lot of trouble. Hire someone familiar with Victorville courts.

Yes...you should contact a lawyer familiar with the Victorville courts, as it will require some good negotiating given the fireman witness, etc.

Probation terms

Yes, so long as the person completes the work release on time, they should be able to avoid actual incarceration. I also assume he must have had...

Can i can i get arrested at my arraignment hearing?

Yes, you can get arrested at the arraignment if the judge sets bail. You should have a bail bondsman on standby just in case if that is a...

Don't fret, just don't FTA. They usually won't let you do work release if you are pregnant, anyway, due to the liability. Ask the program if they...

Add on charge

No, they don't have to file a new charge right away, because he is already being held on the probation violation, which may or may not be...