You'll have to check with the prison. They have broad authority to set rules for visits.

Can the judge order different amount of dv classes for offenders

The 52 week class is mandatory when probation is granted for certain offenses.

Does this law firm sound like a settlement mill??

It could be a settlement mill... or they may be working very diligently to investigate your case. It's impossible to say. Any lawyer who gives...

What should I do?

There is no such thing as "only a misdemeanor" for someone with a clean record. Do you really want to screw up that record with a meth conviction,...

The charges are domestic violence with injury, and assault likely to cause great bodily injury. I'm not sure where you're seeing "authority -...

Can you get an attorney to appear for you in court if you live in another state?

A lawyer should be able to handle this for you, without returning to California. The sticky part is the warrant (and possibly misdemeanor charges,...

Prop 47 and fines

Proposition 47 does not require fines to be paid. However, you may want to see if you're eligible for reduction under 17(b), which may be...

He will have an identity here to determine whether he's the person Arizona wants. If it's determined that he is, he might remain in custody for two...

Can I refuse swap?

SWAP, the Sheriff's work alternative program (known as CALTRANS in some areas) is an alternative to jail. Instead of sitting in a cell, you have...

Federal law prevents anyone with a misdemeanor domestic violence conviction from possessing guns. As you've correctly noted, a 1203.4 dismissal...