From a legal stand point the phrase "sentence of x years", is this phrase referring to probation time, prison time or either?

To actually answer your question (from an attorney who actually practices in CA), your sentence is based on each case. So, let's say you recieved...

I have one DUI and recently pulled over for a second DUI pending case. Both misdemeanors and no collision or injuries.

Based on my experience, a 2nd DUI will not trigger an immigration consequences. That said, you don't want to take any chances. I practice in the...

Petty thefts

I agree with the other comments, but just one correction - for grand theft in California, the threshold amount is now $950. If you have multiple...

With a prior strike back in 2003 and a new charge of residential burglary and two counts of child endangerment.

WIth the strike and res burg, 12 years. Depending on what code section the child endangerment is charged under, potentially a lot more. These are...

DUI and FBI Background check

There is no such thing as "expungement" in California - PC 1203.4 refers to post conviction dismissal. Since you were just recently sentenced, you...

Received a letter from Neal C. Tenen ..[Sears Holdings inc]. requesting $400.00 from me. are they a legal law corporation?

This is a civil demand letter. I advise my clients not to pay it. I have never seen anyone taken to court for failure to pay it. If they report...

It's a misdemeanor so the DA has up to 1 year from the date of the offence to file.

IS A PROBATION VIOLATION JUST THAT OR ARE THERE DIFFERENT LEVELS OF PROBATION VIOLATION IF SO DOES EACH ONE APPLY BIGER SENTENCE

Any violation of the law or the terms and conditions of your probation can trigger a violation. If you pick up a new case, your probation...

How to correct a wrong traffic ticket issued before the court date, and will the impound rules of 30 days still apply?

The impound company probably won't care about the paperwork, but the court will. Your best bet is to get an attorney to calender the case ASAP and...

How many internal theft investigations conducted by loss prevention &human resources go to court? What are the consequences?

As a former prosecutor, I know that companies take these crimes MORE serious than, say, shoplifting. Most of them submitted to me for filing got...