As a convicted felon, you are forbidden from possessing pepper spray. This comes as a surprise to many felons, because while you are advised at the...

Unfortunately, despite crowded jails and episodes like the one you describe, we are still stuck with a bail system that ends up being extremely...

My daughter was arrested on Friday Janurary 12 2018 and is in custody when do they have to file charges by?

They have 72 hours to arraign your daughter or release her, not including weekends and holidays. However, release does not mean the case is over....

HS 11351 carries a possible sentence of 2 years, 3 years, or 4 years in local jail. You cannot go to prison on that offense alone. HS 11366.5(a)...

Will I need to hire a crimminal defense attorrney for a probation violation, on a second dui?

Sounds like you need a "re-referral" to the DUI program from a judge. I am not sure what the process for doing that in your county is, but you...

Hit a bicyclist this morning while coming to work while making a turn He is okay. Do I need to do anything?

This bicyclist most likely has two years to file a lawsuit against you for damages or injury caused by this accident. It is very common for people...

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In California, a first degree robbery charge carries 3, 4, or 6 years in prison (that would be served at 85%). While robbery is a serious and...

What is the possible sentence in my boyfriends case? He's charged with false imprisonment and obstruction. Its his 1st offense.

A charge of false imprisonment can be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on whether or not there is an allegation of violence. As a...

85% of three years is 930 days, or 31 months. This is the actual time he will have to serve minus his credits. Subtracting 150 days of credit (5...

If you were arrested and released, you should have received paperwork with a court date on it. If the DA does file charges, your court date will be...