What does "Admission" mean under "plea" in Orange County CA for enhancement 12022.1?

"Admission" in this instance is the equivalent of pleading guilty to the enhancement. It's just a difference in terminology. You plead guilty or...

What limitations are placed on what a family member may say on behalf of a convicted person at their sentencing hearing in CA?

Generic legal advice from the internet will be of no help to you in this situation. Whether or not it will be helpful for family members to make...

How much are "Jury Costs" fees in San Jose, CA?

Are you sure you're not confusing a civil case for a criminal one? There are non-refundable jury fees in California for civil cases, but I have...

Is it usual the DA would place a charge 6months after the petty theft happened?

Contra Costa county is notoriously slow to file charges well after the arrest. They typically file before the statute of limitations expires, but...

Is it worthwhile to hire an attorney for a Public Intoxication charge, and why/not?

Believe it or not, public intoxication is a misdemeanor in California, so a conviction can have some consequences for you. I understand your...

My husband got sentenced to 3 yrs prison w/ 1/2 time. He has been in county jail fr Jan. How much time more will have to do ?

Unless he waived his credits (which is rare), and assuming he never posted bail, he'll be released approximately 1.5 years after he went into custody.

Is it possible to be convicted of PC: 594(B)(1) when it is caused by a fight?

Sounds more like a civil issue than a criminal one. First, some terminology needs to be defined. The term "pressing charges" refers to criminal...

Very, very unlikely.

How long does it typically take for the prosecution to try a misdemeanor case in California after all pretrial court hearings

That is a difficult question to answer. Every case proceeds on its own timeline depending on the issues, investigation, motions, attorney...

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$2M single family home property was vandalized by over 200 teenagers/young adults with flash mob mentality.

You are the victim of a crime. You need to contact the police, not a lawyer. The time may come in the future to sue the perpetrators, and you'll...