Can they hold prior convictions against you at sentenceing.

Your question is too vague. It depends on what the new charges, what the priors are for and how they intend to use them. Some priors are an element...

Charged with 245 a 1. with witness to partial incident. 1 prior misdemeanor vc 12500 10 yrs ago. what is likely to happen?

Here is the bottom line: you need the best attorney you can get. Either research and hire a private attorney or apply for the public defender when...

How long will judge give me to grand theft

If your mother knew nothing of what was going on, she should not be guilty. You have issues though. Theft of lost property is a crime, so you...

What happen if a two striker picked up a misdemeanor ?

Strikes only have the huge impact on new felonies. They don't double the sentence of misdemeanors. Some strikes can be used as priors for...

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Affordable aggressive family law attorney Fresno California... Do I have a chance? Help please

You've gotten many answers, several from out of state attorneys, but none have addressed what may be a key point: you say your ex saw pending...

Shoplifting first offense

Regarding the civil demand letter: It's not a civil "fine" - it's a civil demand letter. California law allows a merchant to demand up to $500...

Can you retry a person who was acquitted if it is discovered that the defense attorney fabricated evidence?

Double Jeopardy would attach. The defendant could not be retry for the original crime. They could be prosecuted for anything illegal they did in...

Looking to help a relative out. My relative has been incarcerated since August 2012 because he could not make bail.

They are looking at life in prison. You need a good criminal defense attorney. I'd strongly suggest you find someone who focuses on criminal law...

My brother pleaded guilty to a prior 15yrs. Aago an come to find out the 969 packet that was used had discrepancy an didn't

It is way too late to withdraw the plea. 212.5 is robbery. The record should probably be corrected to say robbery instead of burglary, But this...

If i have a parole warrant in LA COUNTY, would it pop up at the los angeles superior court?

The court may only be looking at warrants issued by the court (bench warrants). Call a local bail bonds company - they can check for any warrants.