My brother was arrested in utah for child abuse (endangerment)How long can they hold him in jail?Does the 2 calendar days apply?

You posted this in the California section. You're going to need to ask this of an attorney licensed in Utah, since procedural laws are different...

What could be the sentence for armed battery with police?

Well... it depends on the exact charge. There's battery on a peace officer - a misdemeanor if the officer isn't injured, a felony if they...

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Can public defender be able to help me out with my case?

If you were arrested and charged with a crime, you already have entries on your record. It's what happens from here that matters. If you truly...

You're absolutely right to be concerned about talking to a DA investigator. They're law enforcement and yes, anything you say could potentially be...

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I have recently been caught shoplifting. My court date for is tomorrow, how should I plea?

A no contest plea counts the same as a guilty plea in the eyes of the court. You've got somewhat of a mess on your hands, but you can try to fix...

Using a firearm in murder adds 3 to 10 years in prison?

Mr. Kaman.... I'm right here. I haven't see the actual information (the charging document that lists the specific charges he faced at trial),...

Unfortunately, your conviction for 211 (robbery) cannot be reduced to a misdemeanor. It's a straight felony and not a "wobbler", so you're always...

What are my husbands rights. he has been arrested for 48 hours and has not seen a judge, he says nobody has read him his charges

With the immigration hold, any issues of seeing the judge in the allotted time are sort of academic. Even if the prosecution doesn't file charges...

My boyfriend committed two drive by's. (No deaths) Gang member. Does a 25 yr sentenced sound right for this?

There is absolutely no way for any of us here to know if this was a good deal or not. He could have been facing attempted murder and looking at...

Wat is the possible penalty for me under a petty theft of $15 plus this is my first ever offense commited?

If it's charged as a misdemeanor, you're looking at a maximum of 6 months in county jail and/or a fine of $1,000. If it's filed as in infraction,...