Legal Question in Criminal Law in California
community service
I was sentenced to community service and anger management classes for a misdemeanor domestic violence charge. Can I request to pay a fine instead of doing the community service and if so, who do I contact to make that arrangement?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: community service
You contact your lawyer.
If you did not have one, I suppose you could contact the clerk at the courtroom where you were sentenced. Perhaps he/she could facilitate making a pitch to the judge or at the very least tell you what you need to do.
You might be able to convert community service to a fine but I would make any such attempt well in advance of any completion deadline. As far as anger management - they are required by statute so it looks like you are stuck with that requirement.
By the way, if you are not a US citizen this conviction will create serious problems for you.
Jacek W. Lentz, Esq.
310.273.1361
www.lentzlawfirm.com
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