He is charged with three crimes. If he is convicted of count one or three there will be extra time added. All three crimes are strikes, so he will...

What will be the process of getting an Ignition interlock device installed? And is this even possible in my situation?

You don't need anything to get an IID installed. If you were ordered by the court to do it and you don't, you can be given a probation violation...

In what month and year did the new law enter of receiving one third time in jail or when did it change to half time??

I would add to the above that it went back to half time on October 1, 2011.

Can you reopen a case even though the statute of limitations has ran out if you have new evidence

No, too late.

My gun is being held by the sheriff's office. presently, i'm doing pc 1000. will my gun be release to me?

You are not a convicted felon, unless you fail PC 1000 (assuming you are on PC 1000 for a felony), and are allowed to have a gun. Whether the...

Residential burglary

I think you are misinterpreting what your nephew's attorney said. There is no program to eliminate a strike conviction in CA. Your nephew should be...

Does the statue of limitation begin on the day the recanted statement is given or 1 year from the date of the (lying) statement?

Your problem is going to be that you pled guilty, which is not going to be reversible just because the witness recants. If you had gone to trial...

Juvenile Traffic Court Judge says Melendez-Diaz is not applicable to CA, finds defendant guilty of speeding. What are Options?

Well, that judge is obviously a nincompoop for thinking Melendez-Diaz is Massachusetts law, but frankly, I don't see how hearsay or Melendez-Diaz...

I received my first 647(f) charge. What should I expect in court?

Yes, this will go on your record if you get convicted and yes, there is a way to avoid getting convicted. It sounds like the facts of the case are...

Orange County, CA DUI

Well, there you have it three lawyers and three different answers. I've dealt with this scenario a least a dozen times and I can tell you that in...