If someone is pleads guilt to contempt in a family court case and takes the max 5 days in jails can they get out early?

Contempt is punished by straight time--you'll do the whole thing.

Can a judge sentence a person to 180 days with 150 days suspended in court then change it outside the courtroom?

The judge can correct typographical error in the order for judgment but she cannot change terms and conditions she already imposed. The way to...

What time of questions does immageation ask you about your personal life?

I do not know of any questions that they cannot ask you. You may want to repost this in the immigration to get a more precise answer.

Can text messages from an iTunes backup be used as evidence of drug trafficking under Ohio Law.

The police increasingly use information from text messages and social networks to prove their case. As my colleague points out there may be reason...

Penal code 459 first offense what conviction/punishment.?

Your charge is for second degree commercial burglary. The maximum you could get if this is charged as a misdemeanor is 1 year in County Jail. ...

The rule of thumb that most of us use is this: out of custody waive time; in custody demand speedy trial.

If you're sentenced to 30 yrs in jail, plus a million dollar fine, how are you supposed to pay such a hefty fine?

The prison will take a portion of his work pay each month and put it in a restitution fund. I doubt that after 30 years this will amount to a...

How can a prison release a person after nine years who has three attempted murder warrants and arrest him the day he comes home?

This person has lenity of reasons to complain if the act he was arrested for happened before he went into 9 years of custody. If he is charged...

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When is soonest you could be eligible for parole. Convicted of pc 664/187a and pc 12022.53b

Normally once a prisoner is processed through reception he is given a parole hearing date even if it's 17 years in the future. If he doesn't have...

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Will paying restitution for shoplifting place me into a retailers database?

If by restitution you mean paying the amount demanded in the civil demand letter the yes that will result in your being placed in the National...