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SB230 requires that the BOPH review every inmate 6 years before their min. parole date. Does this mean he may get released early
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Answered on March 09, 2016
Mr. Finnecy is absolutely correct. This person is not getting released early since the 85% means his current felony was a violent felony. Under...
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How does parole work ?
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Answered on March 09, 2016
No such thing as 10% credits so obviously you have some incorrect information.
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Will his 85% be knocked down so he can be released earlier than his release date which is April 2020
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Answered on March 09, 2016
If your son is serving 85%, then he has a prior strike. The three strikes law mandates that a defendant serve 85% which will not change. Only...
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Will my case be dismissed?
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Answered on March 09, 2016
Try not to worry too much. You'll get a public defender and they will advise you after reviewing your case. Since you have no criminal record and...
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Is there any way to transfer my case in Colorado Springs to California and get it resolved ? please let me know thank you
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Answered on March 09, 2016
California has no jurisdiction over a Colorado case so you'll have to hire a Colorado attorney or contact the local public defender.
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LWOP case, does anyone know the going rate per hour for court appointed atty??
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Answered on March 07, 2016
Why do you care? The county pays for a court appointed attorney. Odd question....
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What to do if you are arrested getting in a fight?
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Answered on March 07, 2016
Do not talk to the police but invoke your right to an attorney. It cannot be used against you on court and it will save you from saying something...
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Is it legal for a mentally disabled man to self represent without the court doing a mental evaluation?
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Answered on March 06, 2016
If a court determines that a defendant is competent to represent himself, the defendant has a constitutional right to represent himself. Since we...
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What is the purpose of the preliminary hearing and felony settlement conference? What is the difference between both?
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Answered on March 03, 2016
Mr. Finnecy laid it out pretty well. Hopefully your brother's attorney can get the Hobbs warrant unsealed and find out who the informant is.
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How do i get my old conviction off websites after being expunged?
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Answered on March 03, 2016
Depends on the websites you are referring to. There is no true expungement statute in California which means your record is not sealed but that a...