How do i go about maxing out misdemeanor probation?

Many defendants think that they might have an option of just doing some jail time instead of probation. This is indeed an option, but usually...

Many plea agreements include what is called a Cruz/Vargas waiver. This means that your guilty plea is still going to be held against you, but you...

I just recently got petty theft, and I have an upcoming court date in June. What should I expect?

You should talk to an attorney, either private or court-appointed. Chances are you will be eligible for diversion which will cost you very little...

I live in California and received a second DUI over 15 years ago. I enrolled in the necessary program, but never completed it.

The best place to check for this kind of information is DMV. It's possible that, because your DUI is so old, it has fallen off of their radar and...

I recently had the mispleasure of getting screwed by the DMV because of a license suspension I did NOT know about.

In order to be convicted of driving on a suspended license, it must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt that you knew that your license was...

I was convicted in 1987 for robbery. was no strike law then.how can they go back in time and give me a strike for that crime?

A strike isn't something that is assessed at the time you get a conviction. It is a prior conviction that is charged against you when you are...

My DUI Attorney charge me 1100 for my whole case, I think is way to cheap but at the time that was all I was able to afford.

The amount of money an attorney charges does not necessarily correlate with how well he or she will serve you. $1100 seems awfully low for both a...

Attn Coley Reynolds: Is the defendant in an position to file a 2255 in the case in question PDL Federal Inditment

Well, sir. Since you got this one wrong and can't even admit it, all you seem to be is majorly giving bad advice. You may have more experience than...

Attn Coley Reynolds: Is the defendant in an position to file a 2255 in the case in question PDL Federal Inditment

Actually Mr. Kaman, I beg to differ. Much like a petition for writ of habeas corpus, a 2255 must be filed within one year of the date the judgment...

Is a sppeding ticket still legal if the CHP officer submitted it to a different county than I was pulled over in?

Since you didn't appear in court or notify them before your court date, a default judgment was entered against you. If you look at the ticket and...