Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

2 Counts

I have 2 counts filed against me! PC 487a and PC 508

Grand theft and embezzlement!

What does these specific 2 counts mean for me since it looks like I'll be charged for a miseamenor on both counts????

Is PC 508 a felony - period!!????

I was never arrested - just recieved a letter to appear in court!

Am I getting jail time???

I have a clean record..... No tickets, no priors, never arrested!


Asked on 9/17/04, 5:06 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: 2 Counts

By definition, you are facing potential jail time. Whether you get time depends on the facts and what your attorney can negotiate as a 'deal', or, if you go to trial and lose, the judge will sentence you to the specified 'determinate' amount of time under the law.

You need counsel, you need it now. Contact me if interested in getting representation.

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Answered on 9/17/04, 2:30 pm
Robert Miller Robert L. Miller & Associates, A Law Corporation

Re: 2 Counts

Thank you for your posting, and the opportunity to serve you further.

Your question, which is "does these specific 2 counts mean for me since it looks like I'll be charged for a miseamenor on both counts????", is a little confusing for me (and not just because of the four question marks). It means that you've been charged with two crimes, as misdemeanors. Do you mean to ask what your potential sentence is, as far as the minimums and maximums?

Both charges carry up to 1 year in jail, or two years total, unless the charges are lesser included offense of each other.

No one can promise you at this stage that there will be no jail time, but your best chances of avoiding jail is with an experienced attorney.

I hope that this information helps, but if you have any other questions, or feel that you need legal assistance, please feel free to email me directly, at [email protected]. It's my pleasure to help in any way that I can.

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Answered on 9/17/04, 2:55 pm


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