What is possible sentencing?

What he is charged with is a starting point, but obviously, it's what he is convicted of that matters. There may be enhancements for great bodily...

This should be a relatively easy fix, but will require going to court. A Prop 47 petition should be filed to reclassify the felony to a misdemeanor...

How do I know if charges have been filed against me?

You posted from Arizona about an Oregon investigation in the California section. Try reposting in the Oregon section - or you can call the...

PC 594, is the cost of hazmat blood cleanup included in the charge of it being a felony/misdemeaner

The offense level should be based on he actual damage caused. The hazmat is an associated code, but should not be included in the total. No,...

Civil/criminal: can a pardon from governor brown restore my right to posses a firearm

As indicated by Mr Marshall, a gubernatorial pardon would work, but isn't an option since you were convicted of a misdemeanor. Now - if (and I...

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First - best wishes to your daughter for a successful surgery and that she gets some much needed relief from it. Although a lawsuit itself may...

Can one be charged with 211 robbery and 244.5 assault with stun gun at the same time?

They could be charged with both, convicted on both (if the evidence supports it) and sentenced on both they don't merge under PC 654 as they are...

My son was arrested for carjacking. The girlfriend admitted to me that he just didnt come back with the car when he was suppos

It's not automatic that the prior false reports are coming into evidence. His attorney is going to have to be able to prove he false reports and...

How do I get a misdemeanor battery expunged so I can get a CCW.

There is no true expungement in California. The best we have is a retroactive dismissal under Penal Code section 1203.4. That helps for employment...

Has defendant’s right to a speedy trial been denied in the following situation?

Seems has to do with a warrant being issued, but the prosecution not taking affirmative steps to locate and being to court a defendant. Not this...