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QUESTION: I got arrested for two counts of sales I have priors and a strike. The judges is offering 5.4 years. 2.7 is double time for my strike the rest of the time is for priors and my new charges. Since prop 57 passed should I not take the deal? ANSWER: I can’t quite make…
QUESTION: My boyfriend got sentenced to 180 days in Los Angeles county jail 3 weeks ago how much time will he actually do? He has a released date is 2/2/2017. He got centence for domestic violence. also is hes first time going to jail. He has been there 3 weeks already i really hope he…
QUESTION: Does California’s new law prop 57 apply to lifers with the possibility of parole, eligible to receive good time credits? My husband is currently serving 15 years to life. I have read prop 57 but its still somewhat confusing. ANSWER: If he is serving time on a non-violent felony, then Prop 57 will most…
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QUESTION: I got arrested for two counts of sales I have priors and a strike. The judges is offering 5.4 years. 2.7 is double time for my strike the rest of the time is for priors and my new charges. Since prop 57 passed should I not take the deal? ANSWER: I can’t quite make…
QUESTION: Will i definitely do jail time on an 11550 after being allowed to go to inpatient and then outpatient on 9 other 11550s? i was arrested on 9 under the influence charges and hired an attorney who got me from doing any time and only serving 2 months of inpatient and then enrolling in…
QUESTION: I got my first DUI in 2007 and one in 2009 since then I haven’t enrolled in a 18 month program it’s been years I know. I Never refused a blood test or anything ANSWER: You won’t be able to get a license until you complete the program. Most courts order you to complete…
QUESTION: WHEN DOES PROP 57 GO INTO EFFECT FOR INMATES WHO WERE GIVEN AN ENHANCEMENT FROM A PAST STRIKE AND FOR A NON VIOLENT CASE? BOYFRIEND HAS A STRIKE FROM AN OFFENSE 19 YEARS AGO. HE RECENTLY PICKED UP A NON VIOLENT CASE . HE WAS SENTENCED TO 16 MONTHS THE STRIKE DOUBLED HIS SENTENCE…
QUESTION: Will i definitely do jail time on an 11550 after being allowed to go to inpatient and then outpatient on 9 other 11550s? I was arrested on 9 under the influence charges and hired an attorney who got me from doing any time and only serving 2 months of inpatient and then enrolling in…
QUESTION: I am a RN, originally licensed in the state of Wa, and currently applying for endorsement in the state of Ca. On the RN endorsement application it clearly, and repeatedly, states that ANY prior convictions must be reported. I had a DUI when I was 17, completed all of the probation, community service, rehabilitation,…
QUESTION: My sister got a 6 year 8 month deal and with her credits and time served shes left with 5 years but she wants to know wuts the 85% of 5 years ANSWER: Fifty-one months. As an aside, Prop 57 has made many prisoners eligible for earlier release through parole … although if your…
QUESTION: I had just moved to San Luis Obispo, and was very unfamiliar with the streets and area. I decided to take a new way home, and started diving up this giant hill, accelerating and accelerating to get my VW Beetle up the hill. By the time I got to the peak of the hill…
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QUESTION: How do I visit a loved one in Santa Barbara County Jail? ANSWER: Most visitation questions can be answered by visiting https://www.sbsheriff.org/inmatecontact.html Santa Barbara County Jail Address and phone number: 4436 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA 93110 PHONE: 805-681-4260 Property pick-up The inmate must release all personal property. The person picking up the property must…
QUESTION: How do I visit a loved one in SLO County Jail? ANSWER: The jail is located at 1585 Kansas Avenue, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. When traveling on Highway 101 north or south of San Luis Obispo, take the Morro Bay/Highway 1 exit, following the signs to Morro Bay. Make a right on Santa Rosa/Highway 1 and…
QUESTION: Police officers served a search warrant at my residence. I was given a copy of the warrant, however there seems to be pages missing. I was given pages 1-4 of 12 pages. I would like to get the remaining 8 pages. I do not believe that this portion was sealed because on the front…
QUESTION: How can I find a specific type of court or judge in SLO? ANSWER: https://www.slobar.org/7-latest-news/latest-news/145-2017-judicial-assignments 2017 Judicial Assignments JUDICIAL ASSIGNMENTS EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2017 Judge Barry T. LaBarbera will be the Presiding Judge for 2017. Judge Ginger E. Garrett will be the Assistant Presiding Judge and act as Presiding Judge in Judge LaBarbera’s absence….
QUESTION: How can I report abuse in the San Luis Obispo County Jail? ANSWER: You should tell as many people as you possibly can. All jail staff are mandated reporters of physical and sexual assault. Abuse of people in custody by other inmates or by jail staff is completely unacceptable and we need to work…
QUESTION: Where can I find AA meetings in Santa Barbara? ANSWER: Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held at a variety of times and locations in the City of Santa Barbara. https://www.santabarbaraaa.com/sbaa/index.php?option=com_joodb&view=catalog&Itemid=483&lang=en 6:45 AM Sunday C, P Harbor Group – Discussion Santa Barbara Harbor Above Mail Center 113 or 125 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara 7:00 AM Sunday…
QUESTION: Where can I find Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in northern Santa Barbara County? ANSWER: There are quite a few AA options in northern Santa Barbara County. https://www.aa52centraloffice.org/meetings.html#Santa_Maria https://local.soberrecovery.com/Alcoholics_Anonymous_Meetings_Santa_Maria_CA-r1299040-Santa_Maria_CA.html GUADALUPE Guadalupe Map Link Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday GRUPO GUADALUPE Community Center 1015 Guadalupe St Guadalupe Map of 1015 Guadalupe Guadalupe 8pm/7pm+ O,D,…
QUESTION: Where can I find NA meetings on the Central Coast? ANSWER: There are many Narcotics Anonymous meetings offered everyday on the Central Coast. https://www.centralcoastna.org/uploads/2/6/9/9/26999644/2-2017_b__ccasc_meeting_schedule_v1.1.pdf 8:30 am 9:00 am 9:00 am Noon Noon 1:00 pm 1:30 pm 5:30 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:30 pm 8:00…
