My brother has prior strikes. before the reform act of 1994 3 strikes law. can the old strikes be dismissed

Another thing the court will look at is whether the current offense is of similar nature to the previous strikes and whether your brother has led...

Can I have Under influence of Marijuana charge from 1991 sealed/removed.

You can petition for an expungement under 1203.4, but if you are looking to get licensed with the state or any government agency, they will be able...

DUI Probation

Summary and Informal probation are the same thing. Formal probation means you have a probation officer and is usually only given in felony cases. ...

Any affordible top federal defense trial attorney with a astounding jury trial record?

Winning trials can certainly be a measure of trial skill, but it is not the only standard by which to measure the overall skill and talent of an...

If a person was arrested and given a certificate of release, can chargers be later filed?

Unfortunately yes, charges may be filed at a later date. Most felonies have a statute of limitations of 3 years. Misdemeanors have a statute of...

Is there an organization which helps people who are wrongly incarcerated?

The Innocence Project is an excellent resource but I don't think they get involved until Post-Conviction.

Modification of my residency restrictions and conditions of probation.

I have never heard of modifying a 290 registration, and I'm not even sure that it is statutorily possible. What is the basis of your appeal? Are...

I wanted to know if my son was arrested and another person was in the home that had a bench warrant but was not arrested legal

It is possible that your sister had an offense which is often just cited to appear as the basis of the warrant and perhaps your son had a warrant...

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Grand theft

I agree with Mr. Marshall - no competent or ethical attorney will be able to give you an answer about what your likelihood is of going to jail...

Does a charge of 11378 HS lead to jail time?

If the charge is reduced to an 11377, which is a straight possession, this could make your boyfriend eligible for Prop 36 and/or DEJ.