There is no such thing as a likely sentence in criminal court, it varies from court to court, judge to judge, DA to DA, day of the week, attitude...

Regarding CA pardons, I've noticed that all pardoned in recent years have not done time in prison. Does prison bar a CA pardon?

Prison does not preclude a pardon. Most criminal defense attorneys understand the process for a pardon. With that said, there are VERY hard to...

If what you say is true, this is horrible. Once the preliminary hearing is over and the court has not dismissed the case, then the attorney can...

An arrest is where the police take the person into custody. An arrest must be based upon probable cause, a strong suspicion of the person's guilt....

Nephew accused of pc 288 a prove he didn't do anything wrong

A 288 is an extremely serious crime. He really needs an attorney.

Can a person be charged with a crime if they were at the scene of the crime but did not know it was gonna happen

Is this person from Manteca, Tracy area? If so, then the DA will still file charges against the person most likely. There is a jury instruction...

Police report and felony

Call the police department and ask for the records division. Ask them how to obtain the report or any information regarding the report. If you...

I am applying for the deferred action but I have Disturbing The Peace and possession of marijuana which was dismissed on my rec.

Under no circumstances should you apply for the DREAM act without the assistance of competent immigration counsel. The risk of loss is too great.

Arrested for DUI. What court offer should I accept?

Without knowing the facts of your case it is too difficult to tell whether either plea would be an appropriate one. You should consider a...

Will my husband be deported on his first D.U.I??

Mr. Driessan gave you sound advice. He cannot get out of jail for two reasons. (1) The DUI and (2) The ICE hold. He can easily clear the DUI...