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My husband was sentence to do 3 years and 8 months how much time will he end up doing I have heard they are only doing thirdtime
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Answered on June 20, 2014
The main thing that controls how much time he does is the charge he was convicted of. There are some limits placed on violent felonies, serious...
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I have been on probation 4years but not payed restitution is there a way to get the amount lowered?
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Answered on June 20, 2014
You can petition for an early termination of probation, but typically they want ALL obligations fulfilled before they'll release you. Why? ...
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If a law enforcement agency wants to question me about being a witness to a burglary can they arrest me
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Answered on June 20, 2014
Before you speak to the police with the impression that you believe you're only a witness.... think twice and I'd suggest speaking face to face...
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Will an expungement show up on an employee background check?
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Answered on June 20, 2014
There is no true "expungement" law in California. If you had your prior case dismissed under Penal Code 1203.4 (commonly, but incorrectly called...
Can I trespass my roommates boyfriend from my property?
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Answered on June 19, 2014
He may not be on the lease, but your mother is. She's entitled to have guests of her choosing. If you feel you have grounds for a criminal...
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Is it possible to find an attorney who is willing to work on a criminal case pro bono in Santa Clara County?
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Answered on June 19, 2014
Yes, attorneys do pro bono work in all fields of law including criminal defense. But you're asking a private attorney to take a case that involves...
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In California a sentence is serve with 1/2 of time, 36 months to serve only 18 in prison, what happens after
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Answered on June 19, 2014
If it's an actual prison sentence, he'll be released on parole. If it's a sentence that is served at the county jail pursuant to Penal Code...
Got a VC 23123 (a) handsfree violation...will it raise my auto insurance?
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Answered on June 19, 2014
This is not a "point" on your driving record and is not classified as a moving violation, so it *should* not impact your insurance. You may want...
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Can anyone visit an traffic courthouse and specatate in a courtroom when trials are in session
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Answered on June 19, 2014
Yes - courtrooms are public and open for anyone who wants to observe. The only limits may be where you are a potential witness and subject to...
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My boyfriend is lockup was sentence for 365 they all ready gave him his release date for.October. 9 2014.
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Answered on June 19, 2014
You're asking specific questions about a case we know nothing about and apparently there are already requests for early release, one day passes,...
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