Can a defendant be convicted of a non violent/serious felony and ( legally) be on informal probation?

Whether probation is formal or informal is by local policy, not by the Penal Code. Ultimately, the sentencing judge orders either formal or...

Charged with petty theft under 50 dollar amount in california ,what to expect citation amount to be?

Did you actually get charged by the police or was it just store security? Either way, they will send you a civil demand letter in the mail. You do...

Can you be Charged with one offense (25662-a) and be sentenced for a different offense (13202.5)

The court didn't decide to do anything. 13202.5 REQUIRES the court to suspend your license if you get convicted of a 25662. There is nothing to...

Can a Judge order someone to register as a PC290 if they were convicted of a PC266h(a)

People are required to register only for offenses listed in Penal Code section 290(c). 266h(b) is listed, but 266h(a) is not. So, if your friend...

I want to find out if I have tickets or warrants in San Francisco, CA. How can I find out?

You can call the sheriff or the court of the county where you think you might have issues and ask if you have any warrants or unpaid fines.

Expungement 1203.4 hearing

In most cases, the judge doesn't decide anything, because the law requires the court to grant a dismissal (not really an expungement). If your...

Do I need to cooperate with this subpoena?

You have to comply with a subpoena once you are served, by showing up for court, but you don't have to agree to service by mail or to or to discuss...

The statute of limitations on a petty theft is 1 year. If a prosecutor wanted to get around the statute of limitations, he or she could charge it...

A DUI has always stayed on your criminal record forever. My understanding is that it appears on your DMV record for ten years. It can be used for...

Does days served on a weekend work program count towards my credits? i heard from 1 attorney that it does, but it is only

Yes, what you heard is correct.

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