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Is it possible to get a modification of sentence to request to pay a fine in lieu of days ordered to serve on work release?
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Answered on June 18, 2018
Unlikely. Your sentence of 50+ days work release was probably in lieu of jail time. Be aware that the Judge can convert the W/R to actual jail...
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I filed a petition for relief I am not yet qualified under 1203.4 in criminal case. Should I bother appearing at Court?
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Answered on June 17, 2018
You can withdraw the 1203.4 petition or have it taken off calendar which would look better if you were to re-file the Petition after completing...
Can my bail go from 100,000 down to 5,000 without me even having my first court appearance for a felony domestic violence?
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Answered on June 17, 2018
Yes. It likely means that the DV charge has already been reduced to a misdemeanor (or will be by the time of your Arraignment) as 5k is the bail...
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Can i ask the courts to reimburse me for bail if i was arrested falsely?
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Answered on June 17, 2018
First, you don't state what happened after bail was presumably posted on your behalf. Were you released with no charges filed? Did you appear in...
I received a dui code 23140 went to court and got my charges later, a notice of complaint from DA code 23152 am i charged again?
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Answered on June 17, 2018
If the new DUI charge stems from the same arrest that you already pled guilty to on May 1st, no you can't be charged for the same crime twice. ...
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Will I go jail if I don’t finish my 8 hours community services
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Answered on June 17, 2018
There's a growing trend on the part of defendants charged with a traffic offense to claim that can't afford the fine and ask for CS instead, partly...
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Will VC 4663 (forged sticker tag on non op vehicle) be misdeamenor or a felony? Will I go to jail if convicted?
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Answered on June 17, 2018
As you undoubtedly know by the way you asked the question, it can be charged either as a misdemeanor or a felony at the discretion of the DA's...
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Just wondering what I can face for haveing a billy bat in a car that wasn’t mine ?
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Answered on June 17, 2018
I agree with Mr. Hill and will add that you may have defenses to the possession of a billy club charge and there may be search and seizure issues...
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Drug offense// How much time would he have to complete in state prison ?
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Answered on June 17, 2018
No offense, but licensed practicing lawyers who had no involvement in your H's case are not sitting around 24/7 fielding math questions. Ask his...
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My bf caught a new felony charge in another county he wants to try tofight it tho, I'm pregnant and his P.o won't lift his hold.
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Answered on June 17, 2018
Writing a letter to his PO was a bad idea by your BF. Anything he wrote can potentially be used against him both in connection with the new charge...
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