It's got to be tight enough so as to not come off, but shouldn't be causing you physical discomfort. Show up to probation and ask to speak to the...

How long can a person be held in custody before a preliminary hearing?

When a doubt was declared as to his competency, criminal proceedings were suspended and that time doesn't count against any speedy preliminary...

What is my defense?

Vandalism requires proof that the damage was caused intentionally, not accidentally. If you're charged with vandalism in criminal court, get a...

How to get transcripts from hearing

What kind of hearing? Not every court proceeding is recorded or transcribed. Some hearings are confidential. If it was a proceeding that was in...

Youbpaid a bail company to perform a service - to get you out of jail. They did just that and you owe them the money (or they earned it), no matter...

He will be charged with whatever crimes the prosecutor believes he committed and that they can prove beyond a reasonable doubt. There is no longer...

I have a restraining order on an ex boyfriend and he is in jail in orange county, would I be able to visit him?

There are different levels of restraining orders. If yours is a no contact order, they won't allow you to visit. If it is a "peaceful contact"...

What is going to happen I got caught stealing from target?

Petty theft does carry possible jail time of up to six months. While it is a possibility, jail on a first offense is unlikely. Instead of focusing...

No probation violation hearing, just sentencing?

If he admitted he was in violation, then there would be no hearing. California does not have a true "expungement" statute. What we do have is a...

No prior record or any history of trouble but now they're trying to give him a strike, what does this mean?

It means he is charged with a felony that's listed as a serious or violent offense. If convicted, it can limit his credits, make prison...