I have a warrant for possesion of a controlled sustance ....now that prop 47 has passed ....can no jail time occur due to that

It depends on why the warrant was issued... If the case is still open, then assuming you're eligible for redesignation to a misdemeanor, that...

I am missing something from your original question. I don't know what code section you were cited were arrested for. Carrying a folding knife...

Attempted 647.6. Is this still a 290 offense?

I'm not sure what the confusion is. I assume the heading is correct (647.6) and the question is incorrect when you ask about "647.7". If that's...

Under Prop 47, does GrandTheftFromPerson 487(c) still qualify in being reduced to PettyTheft if exist prior petty theft history?

Potentially. The amount of the item(s) stolen must be under $950. That dollar value must be determined unless it is incorporated as part if the...

In 1998 I was 20 years old at that time and 2 of my brothers (minors) were crime victims. can i qualify with my brothers in it

This is an immigration question. I'll reclassify it.

This new prop 47 in effect in the state of CA, Is this going to be for the convicted felons that have already been sentenced?

Yes, prop 47 works for you. However... There is a difference between reduction to a misdemeanor under Penal Code 17(b) and reclassification...

How do I get a drug conviction expunged that happened 10 years ago

You've gotten answers about "expungement", but you should discuss with the attorney you select to assist the difference between a dismissal under...

Is it ever ok to speak to police without counsel when you may be a suspect?

No, no, no. A thousand times no. Any statement you give could be used against you. Even saying you were with this person on the day in question...

How important is it that the DA's Criminal Complaint is accurately drafted?

Criminal complaints are plead with the conjunctive ("and") language. The elements of the offense may be in the disjunctive ("or"), but the...

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I was arrested on a felony drug charge and I bailed out then shortly after received a letter from arresting officer stating

If you posted cash bail, you'll get every penny back. If you went through a bail bonds company, then unfortunately no. They posted the bond and...