How many actual days will I have to do or what % of time?

The law on jail credits changes on January 25, 2010. At that time, most inmates will only be required to serve 50% of their time. I explain this...

Would I still be able to become an attorney with a felony on my record?

There is absolutely the chance that you will be able to become a lawyer, so long as the State Bar concludes that you have been sufficiently...

I neglected to add in my prior answer the point of why I refer to the Mendez decision... Basically, the Court of Appeal told Mr. Mendez that he...

Given the age of your conviction, I assume that you are no longer on probation or parole. If so, I do not see any way for you to withdraw your...

Home Confinement laws- CA

Yes, this is possible. An extension is more likely than allowing him to do it in New York. You should ask your dad's attorney whether a...

Can I be charged with possession of an illegal substance?

If you didn't know about the drugs you might have an excellent defense, but you could still be charged with the offense. You need to speak with a...

Bi polar and sex offender

Getting relief from your conviction would be a very difficult challenge. If you are still on probation or parole, and your attorney failed to...

Looking for a Criminal Defense Lawyer in Orange County CA that takes pro bono cases

I've been practicing criminal law in Orange County for about 15 years. Overall, the Public Defender's office does very good work in our county. ...

Aproximately how much would it cost to expunge a felony with a strike in the state of california?

Assuming you are eligible for "automatic" expungement, which depends on the nature of the prior conviction and whether you completed probation, you...

Selling a minor and disorderly conduct after a DUI.

Yes, the judge and prosecutor will know about the prior DUI conviction. It will show up on his "rap sheet," which will be readily available to both.