How does prop 57 apply to my husbands case if he is being charged with penal code 246 and 245?

Proposition 57 applies to persons already sentenced and doing time in state prison so it would not apply to your husband at this stage. In...

The PD is the attorney for people with no means to hire an attorney. No attorney is going to work free of charge on a murder case when we have...

When someone is falsely accused of a crime and someone confesses to it, will the falsely accused be released?

Good points by both Mr. Finnecy and Mr. Dane. Why should the prosecutor believe this new statement? And since you weren't at the crime scene you...

My boyfriend is in ironwood prison for gang related & burglary no harms will he be able to qualify for the Prop 57?i

Not enough information to give you a clear answer, such as was it a residential burglary and if so, was anyone home? Or was it a second degree or...

My husband is in California state prison. I am wondering when prop 57 goes into effect?

The question is whether anyone was home during the burglary. If not, then the crime is a serious but not violent strike and Proposition 57 should...

Now that one can legally use marajuana for recreation legally in California, can a person currently on felony probation smoke?

This question has come up a lot since Proposition 64 has passed. There is case law regarding whether probation can prohibit a person from using...

Does anyone have knowledge regarding prop 57 enhancements in CA?

I agree with Mr. Marshall. By its terms. Proposition 57 does not apply to violent felonies, which is what a PC 273.5 becomes with the addition of...

Can I use Proposition 47 in CA before my Jury trial and ask that my Felony charge to be reduced to Misdemeanor?

Sorry but Proposition 47 has nothing to do with insurance felony. And your attorney has nothing to do with reducing charges - the DA is the only...

Will my husband qualify to be released since prop 57 passed?

The details are still being worked out, but Proposition 57 DOES NOT apply to violent felonies which robbery is, so I would say no.

Can at 15 year old date an 18 year old who is in the Air Force?

Dating is fine and even kissing is probably ok, but no sexual activities of any kind. Minors in California cannot consent to any type of sexual...