You are being held for contempt of court,not for failing to pay for child support. If you can't pay you can make a motion to modify support but...

What are the chances of someone being released from prison early if they are convicted of a one strike felony?

No chance. Sorry.

Do you need to appear in court for a marsden hearing,or is there another way?

Forget extreme hardship. If you are not there the motion will be taken off calendar. It's your motion and the judge will want to know why you and...

Can I still get financial aid and sit for my licensing exam if convicted of 5th degree theft.

Ring up Christine Mccall of this list who is in Southern California. She specializes in licenses, particularly helping those who have criminal...

3 warrants for a suspended license

He may never have been to jail but he's going now. Not tomorrow but on resolution of the case unless he is found "not guilty" by a jury. Each...

An open felony has nothing to do with a plea open. Open felony means simply that you have felony charges pending. In other words the charge has...

Are photo tickets valid in Santa Ana, CA for "Failure to stop at red light before turning"?

Call Mr. Roberts. He is one of the best. In the meantime if you want to see the many defenses to a red light photo ticket go to this website used...

How often will judge go against plea?

I must disagree with all my colleagues. If you entered into a plea agreement the judge is bound by it even if probation wants more. When I say...

Without a private attorney do i stand a chance at alternative sentencing?reinstate probation/enhanced terms w/sheriff W.R

You have 2 issues. The first is a violation of your misdemeanor probation. The most you can get for that is 6 months in county jail, the maximum...

Possible to reopen a case after pleading no contest?

Re-opening a case to which you have pled guilty is extremely difficult. If you weren't culpable why did you plead the judge will ask? If you did...