LiveScan says PC1210e1, Court minutes says PC1203.4. Confusing. What does it mean?

There are some differences between the relief afforded under PC 1203.4 and PC 1210.1. Completion of Prop 36 treatment entitles an individual relief...

If if you have 6 years can you do it on ankle monitor instead of going to prison or can you go into a mental illness facility i?

Judges in most case have a lot of options in crafting an appropriate sentencing disposition based on the offender and the underlying facts in a...

If an individual has been served with a DVPO petition (aka TRO), the only person who can lawfully communicate with the protected party on behalf of...

How can I get this dismissed ?

When faced with a warrant outstanding for your arrest, an individual should consult with an experienced attorney in your area for advice on how to...

Penal code sections 1203.4 and 1210.1(e) are statutes that allow for a conviction to be dismissed but not expunged after an individual has...

What happens when someone is caught driving with s suspended license?

If convicted for driving on a license that was suspended for a DUI arrest (VC 14601.5) or DUI conviction (VC 14601.2), the penalty includes court...

If you were convicted in Alameda county and you have installed an ignition interlock device then the answer is Yes: you can drive to and from your...

How can I get a judge to lift a seal on a warrant for good cause?

You have to bring a motion called a Hobbs motion. Hobbs motion refers to a motion that is filed to force the prosecution to disclose the identity...

What happens when you surrender on a warrant in court in Santa clara?

When an individual fails to abide by the conditions of a court ordered sentence, the court has many options depending on the circumstances. It is...

How bad does it seem?

We see these kind of questions fairly routine. It is extremely difficult in felony cases to gauge how much time a defendant will do. There are so...