Is it possible for my boyfriend to get a sentenced double in one case and not two of the other?

Judges (or the attorneys) can be creative when it comes to plea deals, but the bottom line will be what he was convicted of and whether or not a...

Arrested !

You don't really post a question, just some facts. Obviously, since you were arrested and are likely to face criminal charges for the...

First, it's not up to WalMart (or any particular victim) to "file" criminal charges - that is exclusively left to the government via the...

I realize formal probation and summary probation are different; but what about when it comes to expunging a conviction?

Yes, even though you're on summary (a.k.a. informal) probation, you must still seek termination of that probation through 1202.3 before you can get...

Friend arrested for Reckless Driving, Transport/Sell Narcotic Controlled Substance, Possession of Controlled Substance for Sale?

Oh - now I understand why the previous answer gave some generic response about jail time and fines... it's because they're not licensed to...

Friend arrested for Reckless Driving, Transport/Sell Narcotic Controlled Substance, Possession of Controlled Substance for Sale?

Here's a quick summary of the steps in a felony case: First court appearance = arraignment. The defendant is told of the charges against them...

Around how much prison time would a person receive when charged with the following:

The 12020 is possession of a prohibited weapon and carries up to three years in state prison (assuming no priors, strikes, prison sentences, etc.) ...

If in a manslaughter case (ca) new evidence comes up during or after trial that the defendant acted with intent:

I can only assume this is a question similar to several others posted and is asking about Conrad Murray and the Michael Jackson case. Once a...

I took $900s from where i worked thru giftcards and never have a criminal record and i am trying to pay restitution

Obviously, jail will never be the outcome if you're not filed on. If you're working this out with your employer and nothing has been reported to...

Petty theft -1st offence

The good news is that if you're charged with a misdemeanor (petty theft is a misdemeanor), your attorney can appear on your behalf and you wouldn't...