As others have explained, the penal code grants what are called good-time/work-time credits. Depending on the type of charge that someone is...

In order for a Judge to accept a plea to any charge, the Court must determine that the charge in which the person has pled to or is being sentenced...

CA: what is 1203.4 ? Any danger to agree to it?

Penal Code 1203.4 is the statutory vehicle to enable people who have criminal convictions to obtain an "expungement" of the charges. While the term...

Criminal defense!

Yes, you may. But perhaps if the charges imposed against you were unreasonable to have been brought in the first place, you may able to file a...

Is one person's word enough to take a murder case to trial?

This is a common question. Many people assume that a person's word or apparent perception and belief that a crime has occurred and that a...

Is there any realistic way to fight a Red Light Camera Traffic Ticket?

There are many ways to fight these type of tickets and I would need more information, however, here are some potential defenses. (1) you were not...

Sounds like the case you are referring to might be venued in San Bernardino County. I don't know which case you are talking about, however, San...

Is the witness allowed to have contact (phone/visitation) with the accused before the actual trial?

Criminal proceedings are generally a place where the public can attend, including witness (except when the Defendant is in trial and the witness is...

Can my case be dismissed?

Penal Code 490.1 deals with the theft of personal property less than 50 dollars. If the items you took qualify for this particular provision, you...

How or is it possible to get an USIM hold lifted if the criminal case is dismissed?

Immigration will choose to pursue deportation depending on the final conviction. Not all misdemeanors are good. Immigration will evaluate each case...

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