My sister got 150 days jail time in Los Angeles, CA. It's a misdemeanor charge. How soon do you think she can get released?

I agree - inmates in LA county are serving a fraction of their sentences. The problem is there isn't a formula where we can give you an estimate....

How would I going about hiring a recent graduate criminal defense lawyer, in los Angeles?

Start looking around here on avvo to start. You can look how many years experience they have on their profile... Or lack of experience if that's...

A domestic dispute resulted in vandalism done to my vehicle. I'm the only eye witness to the incident. Can I win small claims?

Winning in small claims requires that you carry your burden of proof. If your testimony and supporting evidence is sufficient, you win.

Have court date in January. Its a matter of life and death that I change it. Can I & how? My charge is felony possession.

If the case has been filed (as in there is an actual court number), you may be able to advance it, get into court and seek permission to leave the...

My son jus came home spent seven years kn prison he took a ride wit this guy he new now he Iis being charge wit a parole

The only way any attorney can help is if they actually represent him in court. His attorney would then have access to all the reports, witness...

Stopped while out of my car and car was parked in my driveway written up for 14601.1 but they impounded the car anyway

They can impound your car based in a violation of 14601. Without seeing the reports or listening to the dispatch tapes, I don't know whether they...

If store security said he's making a citizens arrest for shoplifting can that charge get changed to burglary?

Typically, a shoplifting situation can either be petty theft or second-degree commercial burglary if they think you entered with the intent to...

You have cleaned this up the best you can under California law with the 1203.4 dismissal. Unfortunately, the federal authorities do not necessarily...

As indicated by Ms. McCall, the implications of this case go beyond any punishment, but can pact her license. Be aware that there can be large...

How to get my property back?

If they are being held as evidence, they can keep your things until the case has been concluded. If you are trying to get them back any sooner,...