Can a defendant withdraw his plea on the day he's scheduled for sentencing

Can they? Yes. Technically speaking. However - the big question is whether they have sufficient legal grounds and whether the court will allow...

Around how much time you get when your charged with (USE >2012) CUSTODIAN/ETC ASSAULT CHILD -8:RESULT:GBI

The EXACT charge and allegations he faces matter, but more importantly the charge and allegations he is convicted of. The facts, his entire past...

Officers looking for armed suspect A Officer confronted a unrelated person in his yard officers shot and killed him

Because if it was a "mistake", that is not criminal. Penal Code § 20: In every crime or public offense there must exist a union, or joint...

Officers looking for armed suspect A Officer confronted a unrelated person in his yard officers shot and killed him

Because if it was a "mistake", that is not criminal. Penal Code § 20: In every crime or public offense there must exist a union, or joint...

Will I be able to have my felonies reduced to misdemeanors?

Sorry, but Prop 47 has no effect on possession for sales cases, no matter what the substance. They cannot be reduced. Only simple possession...

Do I stand a chance trying to take it to trial?

The bottom line is you'll need a good criminal defense attorney. Do you have a defense? Yes. There is a lot of work that needs to happen to...

Shoplifting at target what next?

Could criminal charges be filed later? Yes, but unlikely. The letter they are referring to is a civil demand letter. It's not a civil "fine" -...

How will Californias proposition 47 affect a 2nd degree burglary (vehicle) that was used to support the felony murder rule?

This is a duplicate question. Please see my answer to your other posting. Bottom line? Prop 47 does not affect "most wobblers" - it only...

How will Californias proposition 47 affect a 2nd degree burglary (vehicle) that was used to support the felony murder rule?

Your first statement is incorrect. Prop 47 does not make "most wobblers misdemeanors." It only affects a few low level theft and fraud offenses...

Everyone convicted has to pay a State Restitution Fund amount - it's $150 on a misdemeanor committed in 2014. There is a second $150 for the...