RE: CA penal code 528.5. How much compensation can one collect if the other person is convicted?

This is a new code section and has not been subject to interpretation. However, it seems to say that you have your regular range of damages for...

Okay - a fifth opinion: First, you absolutely need to hire a competent and vigorous criminal defense lawyer. That means a real criminal defense...

How can i get rid of my 3 year probation?

This was posted in DUI so it is fair to add that most courts do not reduce DUI probations in most circumstances. However, if you think you have...

MY FRIEND HAS BEEN ARRESTED FOR DUI ALCOHOL/DRUGS AND PRESENTING FALSE ID TO OFFICERS, HE IS UNDER AN ILEGAL STATUS IN THE US

Your friend needs to talk to a criminal defense lawyer and also to an immigation lawyer. I gather from the question that he is being held on a ICE...

Yes you need an attorney. Dealing with the DMV is an integral part of defending the underlying DUI case. Your attorney will want to get the...

Sentance reduction , or help on how to help your self?

This is the third time, at least, that this is posted. It is a very difficult situation. However, there is a movement to ban life sentences for...

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Im out of jail on a supervised OR.

First of all, if you are indigent and facing criminal prosecution, I would assume that you qualify for the Public Defender. Secondly, since you...

My brother was found guilty of a 288.2 c felony. will he serve jail time?

In addition to Mr. Dane's fine advice, your brother can also make a Motion for New Trial which must be scheduled to be heard before the actual...

488 petty theft ( must go to booking 10 days before court ) why

We cannot give legal advice except to say that you need to take this to a lawyer right away. I agree that being booked is bad if you can lawfully...

I have a INS hold for 25 years now. For a felony charge. I served my time and was on parloe for 10 years. Never been in trouble

I am not understanding what you mean. If you have a hold, that suggests that you are in custody on some other charges. If so, you need a criminal...