How common is it for a judge to sentence somebody to more jail time than the probation officer suggested?

Rare but it does happen occasionally. Depends onthe seriousness of the probation violation.

Can my boyfriend who is 17 going to turn 18 go to jail if I’m 16 and 2 months pregnant?

Yes. A minor cannot have sexual relations even with other minors so technically you are both guilty of statutory rape. You could both go to jail...

Can my parent cut a lock I brought with my own money and sell my stuff without my permission? What can I do?

Are you a juvenile? Then the answer is yes because you are under their custody and control. Or if you are an adult but living with them depends on...

What can I do?

Dors anyone have a power of attorney for your parents especially since they are in a nursing home? You might want to talk to an elder abuse...

I was convicted of a second degree robbery with no weapon..i took a no contest plea with a strike in 2006can my charge be reduce

No, no and no. Robbery is a felony, a strike and cannot be reduced to a misdemeanor. Sorry to say but if you are not a citizen of our country you...

The statute of limitations at the time of the crime applies. But do understand that there are specific statute of limitations that apply to sex...

An 11 year old would not be charged because they are too young to form the necessary intent to commit a crime. And they would not be charged at...

False evidence prepared by alleged victim?

Ms. Gutekunst is correct. There are two sides to every story and often the truth lies somewhere in the middle. You say it is a lie but it is...

Do I have a right to expectation of privacy?

Mr. Marshall and Mr. Levine are correct. Probationers give up their 4th Amendment rights against search and seizure and are subject to search at...

Can I recant my statement made on a Police report for a robbery?

Mr. Marshall is absolutely correct. But be aware that under California law, an attorney must redact or blackout certain witness information...