I agree with Mr. Moore. A rape allegation is never taken lightly, even if the defendant is a juvenile. Make sure he makes no more statements to law...

Filed prop 47 petition

Persons "in custody" receive priority over your petition. You should hear by mail (or not...) of a scheduled date, perhaps 6 weeks out. Check back...

What qualifies one for "Early Termination" of Probation.

As long as you completed all orders from the court and completed at least half of your probation time, then you are eligible. Generally, the court...

I want to go to trial in my case because of an illegal search by the cops,but i am not sure if the public defender can do it?

There are a number of issues going on in your question. First, in misdemeanor cases, you do not have a "prelim" unless you were charged with...

Prop47, the PD filed the petition for resentencing, which was granted, by San Bernardino superior court judge.What happens next?

He will be released when the dept of corrections processes the paperwork. As my colleagues have pointed out, it's hard to say when that may be....

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Yes, this is common. You should receive a letter in the mail informing you when to attend court. I encourage you to consult with an attorney if you...

What do I do if the DA won't file rape charges, but my university wants to bring their own charges?

Just because DA did not file charges now does not bar the DA from bringing charges against you at a later point in time, especially if presented...

I contacted an attorney for prop 47 reduction and they said they could just walk into the court and take care of it on the spot.

A better option would be to file a PC 1203.4 motion concurrently with the Prop 47 petition and get both handled at the same time (reduction to a...

How do i file for prop 47?

If you cannot afford an attorney, then you may want to contact the Public Defenders Office. Go online or go to the clerks office at the courthouse...

How does my husband file for prop 47 he currently is in prop 36 but he he want to petition the court an not sure how to start it

Mr. Dane is correct. Your husband should consult with a lawyer. Or contact the public defenders office to assist him with his Prop 47 petition.