If I was sentenced to do work release and they convert it to straight time with half of 174

Anything is possible, but you should plan on serving 88 days (which is half of 174, rounded up to the next even number).

3 strikes?

If he was convicted by a jury, he should ask his lawyer to file a notice of appeal within 60 days of sentencing. (Under these circumstances, most...

What claims or remedies do I have after my home got searched and i got arrested, possible criminal?

You can contact a civil rights attorney, but tread carefully. The DA has up to three years to file felony charges.

I'm not quite clear what you're asking, but you can contact the agency that issued the tickets to see what they can do.

Under SB384, which takes effect in 2021, you will be able to petition the court for relief from sex offender registration, but you have to register...

How does minimum wage work in the state of California?

If the minimum wage increases, any employee who is being paid the minimum wage is entitled to be paid the new, higher minimum wage. If the...

It's their law that can protect him ?

Your brother is an adult but the law considers his girlfriend a child. The laws are designed to protect the child, not the adult. Only the...

Can I use deferred adjudication for a dui?

Not unless the DA agrees... and most of them won't. If you're asking this question, you are not prepared to handle this case yourself. You...

If you are contacted by law enforcement, tell them you are exercising your right to remain silent and you want a lawyer, then shut up. If you are...

You are probably doing your husband more harm than good by discussing his case with him on the telephone. His calls from jail are recorded and...