How would the DA prove I intended to shoplift?

Having no money or other means to pay may matter for a burglary charge, but depending on the facts, it may not make a difference on a petty...

The sentence for cop-killers are usually life sentence without parole or death penalty?

I seriously hope this is just a hypothetical question, but.... There are special circumstances for the killing of a peace officer in the...

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How will I serve my 2 days for DUI?

Midnight resets the clock on a "day" for jail purposes, so if you were taken in at 11:55, at 12:01, you technically have "served" two days. ...

Got A DUI with pending previous charges from previos arrest

Just because your diversion case didn't come up at the jail, you can guarantee it will at your court date for your DUI. If by some reason it...

1st Offense DUI - blew under .0, over age 21

They can only take your license if it shows that you were driving with 0.08% or above in your system. If you took the PAS (Preliminary Alcohol...

My boyfriend is on parolle for transportation of narcotics and a firearm.

Sorry - I hate to say it, but he's in up to his eyeballs. I know he's saying it's not his stuff, but obviously, the DA has charged him, so they...

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Should he plea guilty or not guilty? He has a felony charge but wants to try to reduce to a misdemaenor.

Above all else, your brother needs to completely erase the idea of pleading guilty at his first court date. He should NOT be short-term...

Will my 22 year old brother face jailtime?

Your brother will be facing a felony that cannot be reduced to a misdemeanor. Sales of a controlled substance (such as Vicodin) is a felony, not a...

I was charged with 11550(a)in booking my blood was taken against my will

The short answer is that yes, a forced blood draw in an 11500 case may be legal. Of course, the specifics of the case, how they took the blood and...

Will my brother be facing jail time? Is there even a slight chance his felony will be reduced to a misdemeanor?

Your brother will be facing a felony that cannot be reduced to a misdemeanor. Sales of a controlled substance (such as Vicodin) is a felony, not a...