Will he be out?

I agree with Mr. Sanger that your question is somewhat unclear. I would add that the eriod of parole can be 3 to 5 years, not just 3. If your...

What kind of jail/prison time would my brother be facing? He was arrested this weekend and my family has very little detail..

It depends on his criminal history but the charge is for simple possession which usually means no jail/prison time but 3 years probation and...

How long will I be in jail??

The law referenced by Mr. Barrow was modified again on September 28, 2010. The old system of 2 days credit for 4 days served is back in place...

Will i get violated at a arraignment hearing?

You will not get violated at your arraignment but you will be served with a notice to revoke probation. The judge will administratively revoke...

Who decides to file a probation violation? DA or PO?

Probation violations as they are commonly called start out as motions to revoke probation which can be initiated either by the DA or by the...

Extradition Advice

I disagree with Mr. Ferguson. Extradition proceedings are usually long drawn out affairs. Even if your fiance consents to extradition it may take...

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What is the legal punishment for a minor who stole an iphone in the state of Louisiana?

You don't press charges; the prosecuting attorney does. You report the crime to the police who investigate it and pass along to the prosecutor who...

For California Criminal Law: New residency requirements for sex offenders

Just to add to Mr. Sanger's cogent answer, Jessica's Law is retroactively applied because its restrictions are not what the Courts have seen as...

Charged with a DUI and Hit and Run and attorney charged $10000. I just got a 2nd DUI and he is charging $15,000 more. Too much?

No one here is going to tell you that the charge is excessive. On the first you have a hit and run but you don't say whether there were injuries...

My son went to jail last night on domestic violence. He was on probation for possession of a concealed weapon, what now?

Not knowing exactly what he was charged with on the knife case it is difficult to say other than what Mr. Case has already said. In addition to...