Notice from the appeal .What dose it mean. That his case is going to reopen .

It sounds like the trial attorney filed a notice of appeal, and probably in a timely manner. It is very likely, particularly if the trial attorney...

I need to prove my false positive drug test was not due to ingesting drugs while taking prescription and over the counter meds.

Yes, they can 'refuse' to accept your explanation of why the test came back positive. However, at some point in time, through your attorney, you...

The possible penalties set out in the other answer are sufficient to let you know the maximums. You should, however, hire an attorney before your...

Once my felony is reduced to a misdemeanor and DISMISSED, do I have to disclose on applications that I have a misdemeanor???

Reduced and dismissed, Yes; Truly expunged, No. If your employment application does not ask for misdemeanors, then No. It depends on the workload...

Why would someone receive a harsher sentence on a plea bargain than before a plea bargain?

And, I agree, it doesn't sound right, but it is a little hard to determine from the facts you have given. The difference might be prison time...

Sentencing..

The 'standard' felony sentencing range (for most offenses) in CA is 16 months/2 years/3 years. Often, in a plea bargain the DA and defense counsel...

She is certainly entitled to a copy of her sentencing report and she should immediately contact her attorney for a copy. It is unlikely that you...

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The co-defendant acted as lookout, and pled out and was sentenced to 11 years but then confess he did the crime what happens??

There is no question that the defendant who got the LWOP, actually his appeals/writ attorney, should be made aware that the actual killer may be...

Lowering or making restitution payments

Attorney Karman is correct. We do not have debtor's prisons in CA. State Parole can not hold him in prison beyond his release date simply for not...

My husband was booked on 7/3/12, under charges it shows HS11378 and HS11351, But he doesn't have a case number.

If he was booked on 7/3 he should have been to court by now if charges are going to be filed. If he has not been to court I am guessing that he...