It depends on the crime. If it truly is non-violent and non-serious, as defined by statute you will do half time. In LA you will probably do less...

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I am on probabtion and got charged with 488 PC. Will there be anyway to not do house arrest or jail time?

There may be but it depends on the facts and circumstances of your case. Contact a local attorney Monday.

Is it to late to hire an attorney arraignment is almost a week away for PC 484a theft in reseda

Despite Mr. Wallin's check thumping most criminal attorneys can appear for you on very short notice even next day. Start calling firms now because...

Questions regarding restitution, appeals, and expungement in California

1.) The answer is no; 2.) there is no dismissal with prejudice in a criminal case. If the judge used those words he din't know what he was doing. ...

I was arrested for petty theft at a Grocery store in Modesto CA for stealing Liquor.

Don't go through booking unless ordered to by the judge. Once you are booked, even if the case is dismissed, you have a criminal record that will...

What prevents a jury from ignoring the instruction to disregard what a witness said.

Mr. Degn's answer is excellent. When a witness says something that is then struck from the record the jury cannot help but be influenced if the...

Can district court put a stay on justice court proceedings?

You are not likely to find an answer to a question about Nevada law on this forum. Of course many attorneys will post "get an attorney" which I...

If I'm 17 can I legally be with a 24 year old?

Between the two answers from my colleagues, I'd believe the TX attorney before someone who practices in NY.

Her lawyer can use you as a witness although under the facts set forth in your question your testimony would have little credibility.

Can you be taking to the grand jury while in custody without waiving your preliminary hearing?

It's the DA's choice to proceed by grand jury or by preliminary hearing. What you want has nothing to do with it.