What does 'Not Guilty' and 'Dismissed' mean?

Hold on now. You really need to discuss your situation with your attorney or (second choice) an attorney that can take a look at the court's...

Will I still have a chance to clean off my petty theft record in my case?

You've missed the window for the diversion program, it sounds like. You should contact your attorney to double-check, of course. You should be...

How can the state of California enact and enforce a law, Three Strikes, that violates various constitutional rights?

Your argument is half-baked and shows a lack of comprehension of the terms you base it on. I understand your position, but it is not supported by...

If there is a plea offered will it say it in the minutes?

Not typically, no. Only if one of the parties is asking to put the offer on the record, in which case the clerk may include that information in the...

Would Proposition 47 help me in the situation I'm currently in?

Mr Dane nailed it. Prop 47 would not apply to the crime you describe. Focus on doing well on probation and seek an expungement and reduction once...

Let me put this in blunt terms. You're in over your head. I have to assume you're representing yourself. Your questions show some insight, but...

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A TRC is a status conference date, versus an evidentiary or other hearing of some sort. You are free to ask the DA or the judge for an offer...

Will a new lawyer offer a better outcome? solicitation of prostitution p.c647B

There's no way that we can tell what might or might not happen in the future, whether or not you get a new lawyer. We are attorneys, not crystal...

Can a lawyer help me with changing parole conditions in California that are completely inappropriate to my case.

You're saying that the conditions are completely inappropriate to your case, but then you describe conditions that, while harsh, seem appropriate...

What does conduct credit mean in county jail?

No. Early release is due to overcrowding or other non-statutory reasons to release prisoners early. Conduct credits are statutorily authorized...