The range of punishment you are facing on the escape charge for cutting off your ankle bracelet is 16 months, 2 years, or 3 years in state prison. ...

Every DEJ program is different. In some jurisdictions, the random testing is done by probation. In others, the actual class provider does the...

I was put on felony probation and was issued a criminal protective order by the court, now i am off of probo is the CPO active

The termination of your probation does not necessarily mean the criminal protective order has been terminated. I've seen cases where individuals...

My son got a DUI 2 years ago. wants to terminate probation wha does he need to file to see a judge

It sounds like your son may be able to have an early termination and expungement granted if he can show that his being on probation is hampering...

What charges might i be facing?

I agree with the previous answers. You're facing a new DUI with a prior. If you're convicted of anything in this new case, it's going to violate...

How do i fight this

You can certainly fight this case. It doesn't sound like law enforcement or anybody else witnessed you driving the ATV. The prosecution has to...

My son is in prison serving 18m. his crime is none violent pcode. he would like to know if the strike can be remove from his rec

If he is serving a prison sentence for a felony conviction that constitutes a strike, he will not be able to have the strike removed from his...

I have a misdemeanor charge against me for petty theft in CA and cannot afford a lawyer. how can i avoid jail?

It is unlikely that you will have to serve any actual jail time given your lack of a record and the fact that this is a misdemeanor charge. Most...

Can I get off probation early from Prop 36

I find it unlikely that any Prop 36 judge would be willing to terminate your probation early and successfully given a new drug or alcohol related...

The discretion as to whether to charge an individual with a felony or a misdemeanor is up to the local district attorney's office. The district...