How much time for robbery when you have 2 prison priors in Orange County California??

First of all, this is a California question and the out of state analogy has nothing to do with what happens here. Second, the prison priors do...

Got caught shop lifting and citation says: 837/488 P.c. Petty theft

This means that you were arrested by the police on a citizen's arrest for petty theft (theft of less than $950). This is a misdemeanor and it was...

What should I expect going to my second trial for marijuana posession of less then an ounce? Will this go on my record?

Talk to your public defender. There must be more to the story. Possession of less than an ounce of marijuana is now an infraction punishable by a...

California does not have a true expungement statute for adults. A juvenile can seal her or his record but an adult record -- other than a finding...

I just noted that you pates this in the "juvenile" list. If this is juvenile probation under W&I 654, there are additional benefits. If it is pre...

Informal probation means that you have terms and conditions but do not have to report to approbation officer. However, you can have your probation...

What's the mandatory sentence for trafficking over 28-100 grams of cocaine possession of prescription pills over a hun and a

Well, the fact that this is a first offense does make a difference. It does not directly affect the calculation of the statutory mandatory...

My boyfriend committed two drive by's. (No deaths) Gang member. Does a 25 yr sentenced sound right for this?

Under the California Penal Code, a conviction for a drive by can be as little as a misdemeanor and could result in probation. However, if there was...

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Penal code 422

You seem to have already received some legal advice since you refer to Penal Code Section 422 which pertains to criminal threats. It also seems...

Can I be forced to testify against my husband in court?

I have to respectfully disagree. I appears that we just answered this question but, in the event someone checks here rather than there, here it is...