Penal Code section 825 generally refers to the requirement that a person who has been arrested and is in custody must be taken to court to appear...

Based on the limited information that you have provided, jail seems unlikely, but a full review of the facts is necessary. Many of us on Avvo...

If you take a plea bargain can you amend it and go to trial still

It is very dificult to withdraw a guilty plea you entered into if you were represented by an attorneynat the time of entry of the plea. You cannot...

If I am on formal probation for a dui, & assault will I be drug tested ?

It will depend on what the specific terms and conditions of your probation are.

False Hit & Run case without probable cause.

My colleagues are correct. He should hire an attorney to help him and should not, under any circumstances, speak to the police on his own.

What will happen

The sentencing range for the new offense could be anywhere from 16 months to 3 years. The best thing you can do for him is talk to some attorneys...

If convicted of a non-violent felony, he will be eligible for early parole after serving the sentence on his primary offense. He may also be able...

Is the new proposition 57 going to affect inmates with 85% ?

Prop 57 only applies to non-violent felonies. Given that your husband is serving at 85%, it sounds like he was convicted of a violent felony, so...

Can charges be dropped with robbery if there is no evidence?

Highly unlikely that there is no eidcnee at all. I'm guessing what you are really saying is that your boyfriend is telling you there is no...

You may be able to find an attorney to handle both cases for you. Contact some attorneys and find out what your options are.