What is the typical sentence for a first time DUI in Modesto?

Typically the fine is reduced to $750 for a "wet reckless" in Stanislaus County (that is reduced by a little more than half). If you were just...

Im 21 years of age and i got caught stealing worth less than 50 dollares , is there a chance that i might have to go to jail,

Your question indicates you got caught. If by getting caught you mean that the police were called and gave you a ticket, then jail is always a...

Can I file for arrears if my ex did not disclose pay raises?

No, you cannot go back and retroactively increase child support. You are entitled to arrearages that accrued from unpaid child support, if any. ...

My son's father past away after i opened child support

I think you can continue to pursue this and it would be important to do so. The local DCSS can still file an action to establish paternity, and...

If I am on informal probation for a misdemeanor offense, then missed a court date for a new misdemeanor offense, what happens?

I am assuming that you missed your first court date, which is called the arraignment. If you have already been to court and have an appointed...

Is it true the% changed for prison?

The official answer is no, CDCR has not changed the percentages for good time credits earned by inmates in state prison. I have heard similar...

I just did something stupid and shoplifted from a store.

Do not go back to the store to return the item. Do return to that store at all for any reason for a significant length of time. If any law...

A California Supreme Court case, People v. Hobbs, allowed police officers to sign an Affidavit in Support of a Search Warrant and submit it to the...

I have an outstanding warrant from February 2010. I was informed about it yesterday. I have two counts of misdemeanor assault.

You need to speak with counsel. This is a situation where the attorney cannot give an adequate answer to the question without more detailed...

How much time will he serve being he has priors?

Without knowing the facts of the case it is impossible to definitively state how long someone will serve for a particular crime. There are a...