The minimum sentence is no time in custody and probation. The judge is always free to sentence you to whatever they feel is appropriate for the...

If my mom goes to prison for 7 months how long will she have to serve?

The minimum sentence for a state prison case is 16 months, unless she's going back to prison on a parole violation. If you mean 7 months in...

I have been accused of welfare fruad, of 10,000 dollars

Either way, it's a felony. You always have a right to contest the amount of restitution they're requesting, but your attorney should be...

Suspended Sentences and Probation how can you know if your eligible?

There's a lot more to this than simply being caught with drugs for the DA to be offering 5 years. Simple possession of drugs carries only up to 3...

Cop=bad handwriting. violation was 80-90 in 65 looks like 28-70102 something? what is the violation number?

You may want to post this in the Arizona section with more details so it gets viewed and answered by Arizona attorneys.

My boyfriend went to jail for hitting me i called the cops on him 3 different times. the last time he turned himself in

Nobody here can guess what his sentence might be. The standard domestic violence charge is Penal Code section 273.5. It can be filed as either a...

If a mother takes her son from a father without any location information ... is it considered kidnapping?

It's a form of kidnapping - it's potentially child abduction under Penal Code section 278 or 278.5. Both natural parents, even without court...

I wasnt arrested, cops called..thats all

I assume you were detained in a store for petty theft (shoplifting), right? If the police didn't arrest you or issue you a citation, then the...

Got a letter saying there is a warrant for me for 484(A) PC.

If a warrant has been issued for your arrest, it won't go away, so you'll have to face it at some point. It's always better to go to court and...

How to go about requesting a court extension in Los Angeles county? How long is the average extension?

It depends on what the extension is for. Is it a continuance? Are you looking to continue your arraignment so you can hire a lawyer? Most judges...