Is it legal to get upper term sentence with all the enhancements in CA?

Yes to your original question. That's why they are called enhancements. Enhancements are not crimes in themselves, but they just "enhance" or...

How soon can I get a 417(a)(2) expunged?

Way way too early to be thinking about a 1203.4. No judge in Sacramento will grant a 1203.4 until you have completed your probation or at least a...

I have a public defender and I have plead not guilty on a pc459 & pc487a. the prosecution just finished closing arguments.

You have got be kidding? Your attorney is about to give his closing argument and you want to replace him or her? A little latte to be thinking...

How much time can her boyfriend be facing?

Really need a lot more information to answer the question, including prior criminal history, what he was on probation for and the general policy of...

My son was arrested on the 11 of Feb., on drug poss. narc, trans/sales, under the influence, poss of needles. He still in jail.

Since you are not the client, you have no rights in this matter. The PD is only obligated to discuss the case with his client which is your son. ...

Can my friend still be charged with Assault With A Deadly Weapon(gun), even thou they find no weapon?

Yes. The prosecutor does not have to produce a weapon to charge someone with assault with a deadly weapon. If the victim says there was a weapon...

Under the law, the police will not turn over an unredacted police report to you. By law, an attorney must "black out" addresses and phone numbers...

Is there any tactical reason or decision for not doing an investigation and advising client to admit to priors at sentencing?

Since they are prior convictions, it becomes a paper issue, with the certified paperwork supporting the priors submitted as evidence by the DA. ...

As a registered sex offender, what do I need to do if I am traveling out of state temporarily?

If you are currently on probation or parole, you need to check with your supervising officer. If not and so long as your registration is current,...

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My sons public defender entered him into a deal without discussing it with me and he was only 17 is this against the law

Mr. Haig put it best. The attorney's duty is to his or her client and he or she must do what is best for the client. Your son maybe 17, but he is...