If someone violates their probation due to assault but the victim doesn't press charges. how is a parole excused with no jail.

Private individuals have no authority to press or not press charges. Only the District Attorney or other designated prosecutorial agency has the...

Do I just abide by what probation sets forth and hope the court has erred in my favor?

Talk to your lawyer. You appear to have caught a break. But, be prepared to do the 90 days community labor if the court corrects its error and...

When can I get this expunged?

Depending on the facts, you may be eligible for dismissal under penal code section 1203.4. This is what is commonly referred to as...

Girlfriend pregnant at 17 but will be 18 when child is born.

You could be prosecuted for statutory rape. If convicted, you would have to register as a sex offender for life. Who let whom sleep where,...

Why do I need to contact DA in auburn when I caught my dui in truckee, are there motions to file for a dismissal in this case?

Truckee is in Nevada County. Auburn is the county seat of Placer County. But, since the courthouse in Auburn is an historic building, built in...

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Is that true that state prison could change his release date ?

Mr. Spencer is correct. Prison authorities cannot just arbitrarily change an inmate's release date. But, if the prisoner misbehaves, they can...

What will happen in Colorado if I surrender for this warrant that is issued in CA or arrested in another state on the way to CO?

Hire a lawyer to clear up the bench warrant and complete the work, alternate sentencing, or jail time you need to do BEFORE moving to Colorado.

Misdameanor PC 314

The only sure fire way not to get jail time is to hire a lawyer, fight the case and win.

If I find a pouch with very expensive jewelry at a hotel, am I obligated to report this to the police?

PC 485 is wrongful appropriation of lost property - in other words, theft. You must make reasonable attempts to locate the owner. Since you say...

Can I hire/send a Cease & Desist (+ more possibly) to a party from another State if they are still stalking/harassing me?

Get a lawyer before going to court. If you are being harassed or threatened by anyone, call the police.