Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Re: Arrested for intoxication of a controlled substance

You can expect a large, mahogany-paneled room full of humorless people who don't care what happens to you. Send a lawyer and, depending on what substance you were on, you might not have to go.

Re: Arrested for intoxication of a controlled substance

If this is your first offense, you are likely eligible for a drug diversion program; either Prop. 36 or PC 1000. Get an attorney, either by hiring one or accepting a court appointed public defender. You do have options other than doing jail time.

Re: Arrested for intoxication of a controlled substance

To face an unsympathetic DA seeking to put you in jail.

Any other questions?

You'd be well advised to get an attorney to try negotiate a better 'deal' than you'll get by yourself. Properly done, you should be able to avoid jail time. If serious about doing this, feel free to contact me.