Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

I was arrested coming through the port of Long Beach for possession of a controlled substance. A dog alerted the port authority and then I was stripped searched. I had just come off a party cruise where Esctasy was given out like tic tacs. I was still under the influence of several pills and wasn't in my right mind and even said that. I then was taken to the jail where not one phone would let me reach the outside world. Not even any bail bondsmans numbers worked. I received a message restricted number. The number at my parents house I couldn't reach because I was told that only numbers with the area code 562 can be called I tried to call my parents collect and I still got a restricted number message. I could not reach 1 person while I was waiting for arraignment and upon seeing the judge I was still messed up on pills and plead to anything in order to get out of jail. I was never read my miranda rights and couldn't reach anyone to tell them what was going on. I plead guilty and now I want to take back that guilty plea and go to trial. What can I do? The judge never asked me if I was under the influence which I was and I was in no position to make any decision. I just was affraid because I couldn't reach anyone from there phones not even a bailbondsman.


Asked on 10/10/11, 2:00 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
David M. Wallin Law Offices OF David M. Wallin

While your facts are compelling, the criminal justice system doesn't like persons withdrawing pleas. So they make it tough. We have an attorney with our office who LIVES is Long Beach, so if you want to speak further, call my office at 661-267-1313 and I will address all your concerns. I look forward to speaking with you........ David Wallin

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Answered on 10/10/11, 2:52 pm
Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

I agree with Mr. Wallin. Persuading a court to let a defendant withdraw a plea is generally hard to do, but it sounds like you have ample grounds. Don't try to do this yourself. You'll want an experienced lawyer on your side. Good luck!

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Answered on 10/10/11, 4:43 pm


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