A “wobbler” is a criminal offense which allows the prosecutor discretion in choosing to charge the crime as a misdemeanor or felony. A person’s criminal history may be a deciding factor in the prosecutor’s decision. Watch this video to understand how a prosecutor may decide between a misdemeanor or felony. How Does a Prosecutor Decide to Charge a Crime as…
In this post, I will explain great bodily injury which is a penalty enhancement to an existing charge. Let’s get started… But first, watch this video to understand to which types of cases a great bodily injury enhancement can be applied. Definition of Great Bodiy Injury The California Penal Code refers to great bodily injury…
Learn about Prop 47 and how sentencing changed in California for certain crimes.
Probation is a supervisory period where a defendant must abide by certain rules and conditions in lieu of or in addition to spending time in jail or state prison1. The Probation Report Whenever someone is convicted of a crime, whether it is a misdemeanor or a felony, the court may sentence the person to incarceration, stay or suspend…
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