My fiance was sentenced to 3 years state prison for prior strike and possession of meth, can his sentence be reduced by prop 47?

An inmate with a prior history of violence does not qualify for Prop 47 relief. 1st degree burglary is classified as a crime of violence if...

If i live in California and get out of prison on post release supervision probation then get a violation for 3 misdemeanors

If you are on PRCS you can be incarcerated for 10 days without a hearing or 180 days after a hearing.

Can a judge in an ongoing criminal case instruct the jury to treat a person accused of a crime never reported, charged, or

Prior convictions can under limited circumstances be used to show motive, and a host of other elements that would tend to make the jury more...

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Everybody arrested for an alcohol related offense always tells the police they only had 2 drinks. Looks like they didn't believe you.

What is Motion to seal records. How can I file a motion to seal?

Enough inform was posted. Asker wants to know if a motion to seal will get rid of a clets order. First of all there are precious few instances...

I get arrested in Reno, but am innocent and had no reason to be arrested? can I sue for the damages?

I agree with my colleague and would add the chances of success on a civil lawsuit against the police for a one day jail stay are razor edge thin.

Can my father send my 18 year old boyfriend to jail, just because we had sex? I myself am 17 years old.

Your father cannot send anybody to jail. All he can do is call the police who may or may not investigate. If the case is to be pursued the DA...

How can I get a court appearance delayed until I have transportation?

You need top hire an attorney to appear for you. If you keep failing to appear, one day they will come get you and your transportation problem...

Is there a way I can keep my record clean from petty theft??

You didn't need to pay Kohl's anything, despite what the letter says. Having done so will have no bearing on your criminal case. The county of...

In some cases the completion of a diversion program successfully means that the original charges are dismissed. In that case your diversion could...