If the judge gives you 270 days with half and you've been in jail since december 5th 2014 what is your release date

April second unless there are early kicks.

Contracting License Petty Theft Diversion

When it comes to licensing, the licensing board can always consider underlying conduct, not just the outcome. Be sure to disclose it and keep...

No, they cannot punish him more severely for going to trial. That is his constitutional right. However, they can reward him by pleading guilty and...

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What happens if the sole witness in a criminal case does not show up to court?

It depends. Ordinarily, a statement given outside of testimony at trial is hearsay. There are many exceptions to the hearsay rule, but the Supreme...

If the jury cannot reach a unanimous verdict either way, it is a mistrial. The prosecution can retry the case if they so choose. If the split is...

I commented a first time petty thief . I do not want it to be in my record. How can I deal with this?

I think you mean "diversion" not division. Whether or not you qualify for or get a diversion or any other outcome other than a conviction really...

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Why would a prosecuting attorney not be contacting viable witnesses for their case, (one I am a victim/witness on?)

What kind of hearing is coming up? It may not be anything where your attendance or input is required. We can't guess. Contact them Monday or...

What charges and how much time am I facing if I got a ticket in some one elses name?

You're potentially facing felony charges fornfalsempersonation under Penal Code 529. That is a "wobbler" and can be a misdemeanor or felony. It...

Charged with petty theft 484(a)

Jail time is possible, but not likely for a first offense. Don't focus on short term punishment - your goal (with a good attorney) into avoid a...

Due to proposition 47 496[a]now a misdemeanor what happens to other felony charges 12021[a][1] and 12022[c]

Nothing happens. Prop 47 may reclassify the offense as a misdemeanor, but it specifically does not change it for the purpose of felon in...