Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Since he is serving a sentence of 90 days or more, he can send a Penal Code 1381 demand to the District Attorney in the county where charges are pending. They would have to bring him to trial within 90 days or dismiss the case. His attorney on the current case may help him ske sure it is properly completed and sent to the right place.

The judge in the county of the pending case would decide whether the sentences would be concurrent or consecutive. Of course, your husband wouldn't get ANY time on the pending case unless he's convicted first.