I think I understand where your confusion is. Under California's "Three Strikes" law, if you have two prior "strikes" (serious or violent...

Can I get jail time if convicted of pc 148.5 (A) while on probation for DUI with 3 months left of probation?Likely consequences?

Most likely that one of the terms of your probation was "violate no laws" or something similar. By filing a false report (Penal Code section...

To try to answer your questions in order: How did this get heavier? While 490.1 deals with petty theft under $50, the DA has the option to...

If one is already a felon on a drug-related probation, and then commits check fraud, what is the typical jail time required?

Being on probation is seen as a privilege, not a right, by the court. You agree to the terms imposed in exchange for less than the maximum...

Just having that disclaimer will not protect you from being arrested. All the disclaimers in the world won't matter if there is an agreement...

This is my first possession of weed case and i agreeded to a one year county sentence and this is only my secound time in twen

Based on what you wrote, I agree with Mr. Kaman - a one year county jail sentence for possessing marijuana? Something's missing. Possession...

I go to WyoTech in sacramento, I left our tool box unlocked and someone stole out of the box and am now being charged for it.

In order for you to be charged criminally with the theft of the tools, the prosecution would have to prove that you were the one that took them...

I have a question about shoplifting.

If you qualify for their services, the court can appoint a public defender to represent you. There may be a cost assessed after the conclusion of...

You asked about statute of limitations - that's how long the prosecution has to file charges from the date of the crime. If this incident is a...

If im 17 an 4 months pregnant an the father is turning 20... can he go to jail

He could face prosecution for "Unlawful Sexual Intercourse with a Minor" (a.k.a. Statutory rape) under Penal Code section 261.5, no matter if he...