How will prop 47 affect my prop36 sentence

Prop 47 may reclassify (not reduce) your charge to a misdemeanor, but it may not change your sentence. If it is reclassified, it reduces the...

My son has a no time waived trial, its the day of trial and da needs contiuance.

There are actually a couple of different speedy trial rules. The first question is whether genus charged with a felonyborobationfelony a...

The story is the same. All bark and no bite.

Arrest charges vs filed charges. I really need some help. I am very confused.

You should be okay. It is not the arrest charge that matters - it is what (if anything) you were convicted of. Your diversion avoided a conviction...

You need to seek any modification of how you're serving your time BEFORE you are scheduled to report. Otherwise, if you don't report, you will be...

Do I need attorney

For what type of situation? We need much more to go on. Since you posted this in the criminal law section, if you are accused of or charged...

Does a felony " wobbler" Terrorist Threats/ Trespassing with intent to cause GBI. qualify for Prop 47?

No, those charges are not covered by Prop 47... But any wobbler can potentially be reduced pursuant to 17(b). There are some exceptions, so it...

I was charged with 2 counts 459pc both under $950 will I go to jail if they are both lowered to misdemeanors? Best & worse

Yes, they should be misdemeanors. They each carry up to a year in jail. What you actually get depends on the facts and what your attorney can do...

Do i have to pay the Walmart fine even if they wasn't any damages to the items?

It's not a civil "fine" - it's a civil demand letter. California law allows a merchant to demand up to $500 following a theft incident. These...

There are different kinds of alternative sentences. There is CalTrans or other physical labor... and there is community service. Community service...

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