New law passed prop 47,what now?

A petition will need to be filed in order to request re sentencing. However, even if the underlying charge is eligible, there are certain prior...

PC 4573 Felony or Misdemeanor?

No. PC 4573 is not an offense eligible for prop 47 treatment.

Statute on CA misdemeanors is 1 year from arrest. It is a filing deadline. Not a prosecution deadline. So, if the case was filed within 1 year from...

Generally, gross means the whole thing. So I'd your award is $1,000 total. Meaning, he gets 40% off the top, which equals $400. Now let's say he...

Will my record reflect that I was convicted of two DUI offenses?

It sounds like you pled guilty to the court's offer. The 2 DUI charges will show on your record, and that you were convicted of each charge. You...

Need help to know how to plea to a petty theft offense ! It's my first criminal offense, should I plea not guilty or guilty?

If you want to fight, then do NOT plead guilty. No one can guarantee a result, and much of it depends on circumstances. You may be eligible for...

Is each day served in a county jail facility 2 days worth of time? is that a rule? and does that apply for every county?

Yes. Penal Code 4019 states credit calculations.

Under prop 47, if my case qualifies for resentencing and I contact my public defender must I hire him to petition or is it free

No, no one is obligated to petition for prop 47 relief. But, you can hire whoever you want to do so. If you previously had the public defender,...

I just received my 3rd dui in a year I blew a .08 can I get it reduced to a wet and reckless and avoid the jail time

A 3d DUI within one year? A wet is possible, but if this is really a 3d in one year, the DA will be hesitant to do it. You'll need an excellent...

Could you explain to me the difference between conviction and charged? What could encourage the judge to pursue conviction?

This has already been answered in another post of yours. Also, again, you are unclear. Has the offense been committed or are you trying to get...