Loved one was given a two year sentence but has 10 months credit in county. Can he serve all his time in county? Non-violent

He may end up with a "county parole" and be released from county jail, rather than being sent to state prison. If he is sent to the Department of...

I have a penal code 242 e 1 issue i need a lawyer!! It happened in Irivne, CA against my girlfriend.

I assume you mean Penal Code section 243(e)(1) - domestic battery. You're looking at a misdemeanor charge that carries up to a year in county...

Can They charge my husband with assualt with a deadly if he did not hit me with the car as the witness claims?

Any criminal case means the prosecution has to prove the elements beyond a reasonable doubt. I assume if he didn't hit you, then you have no...

So i have a 211 case pending now i got a misdermeaner for furnishing alcohol to a undercover minor

First - the good news. You're posting this, which means you're still out of custody. Any new contact with the law, especially where it results in...

My funds are limited. Should I use a public defender? Court case in January

Your wife will likely NOT face the standard DMV hearings as indicated in another answer, as those are for alcohol related DUI arrests. The DA...

What are the legal consequences for getting caught shop lifting about $60 of product from Urban Outfitters?

If the police were not involved the day she was caught, the odds are overwhelming that they won't be involved and there will be no criminal case. ...

What is the range of sentence for bribery?

It depends on who's being bribed. There are several different Penal Code sections dealing with bribery of financial institution officials, public...

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What can i expect from marijuana possession in California?

The law is going to change in January to make simple possession of less than an ounce an infraction, but it hasn't yet. It's still a misdemeanor. ...

If a case is rejected by the city attorney, can it be brought back into another court?

Your attorney *should* be able to figure this out, since they have access to the charging documents and police reports. It could be that the...

If i received an order and it wasnt the right product, and they send me the right one do i have to return the old one?

Yes. You paid for one correct item, not one plus a bonus.