Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

I recently got charged with "grand theft with priors" and was sentences to 3 years summary probation 800 in fines and 29 day community labor. The judge said if i dont do the community labor and pay fines i will be doing 180 days county jail time. Out of 180 days approximately how many days will i be servining? This is in LA county.


Asked on 4/20/10, 4:35 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Brian McGinity McGinity Law Office

It really depends on the individual county. However, a general rule of thumb is 1/3 good time credits. So if LA county follows that formula then you would serve approximately 120 days. The good time credit comes off the 180 days and so 60 days from the 180 leaves 120 days. However, it really depends on how the county operates. I'm in Sacramento County and here it would work as I have explained it.

Good luck,

Brian McGinity

This answer is based on general principles of law and should not be considered legal advice. The communications between the parties has not created an attorney client relationship and there is no attorney client privilege associated with these communications. It is impossible to give accurate information in this type of open forum.

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Answered on 4/26/10, 4:29 pm


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