Is a second strike going to affect him Going to get the 35%time once when he goes up to prison?

A defendant who is convicted of any new felony who has one "strike" prior (known as a second striker) may go to prison (i.e., cannot be sent to a...

Accused of shoplifting and assaulted

It sounds like a very frightening experience. I'm sorry you had to go through it. If the District Attorney files charges against you then a...

What is the worst sentence I can receive for petty theft while on informal probation without a lawyer?

With a good attorney you should be able to avoid jail. There are many alternative sentencing options but until you talk to a lawyer you are taking...

I suggest you call the court before your date and ask to speak with the clerk. Tell them you are who you are and your court case number. Inform...

Will they take my statement to trial and will it count, and will I be put on stand or involved in the trial?

If you are arrested and charged by the District Attorney's office your statements can be used against you in court as an Admission by Party...

What's most likely gonna happen to him? What are the possible outcomes for him?

In my experience judges can impose a suspended sentence, however i have also experienced judges that have not. A good attorney will benefit you in...

There's more to the story and won't let me fit it in the paragraph below I just want to know did they have the right to search

Based upon your brief facts you could potentially have an unlawful detention motion and an unreasonable search. With that said, a complete...

Is it a law to keep info from family members? Is there anything I can do about this?

It is indeed frustrating not to be able to gain information about a loved one. Unfortunately, the police will not disclose the facts or...

How long do they have to file? Shouldn't they at least have given me another court date first and then if I didn't comply issued

Driving on a suspended license is a misdemeanor. The statute of limitations is one year which means the DA has one year from the date of...

If you were arrested for a charge that requires a court appearance I would suggest going to court on the scheduled date, bring multiple forms of...