Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

You give me only charges, and no facts from which to understand the case, so that I can give you a reasonably intelligent answer. As a Former Deputy District Attorney and a Certified Criminal LAw Specialist, with about 25 years of experience, I know I can answer your questions. Simply call me at 661-267-1313 and I will be more than happy to offer you a FREE phone consult..................... David Wallin

He could get anything from no time and probation up to 4 years 8 months.

What matters most is what they can prove, the facts (and especially the amounts in his case) and what legal or factual defenses he may have.

He needs a damn good local criminal defense attorney. These aren't charges to mess around with.

The full term specified in each of the Penal Code counts, if convicted.

You�ll learn the actual charge[s] and enhancements filed and get copies of all the police reports and test results when appearing for arraignment at the first court hearing. The prosecutors can amend at any time they believe they can prove additional or different charges. The charges determine how much �time� and fines could potentially be imposed if convicted.

In California, if convicted of any felony, you potentially face one or more years in prison, plus fines; on any misdemeanor, you potentially face up to 6-12 months in jail, plus fines. Multiple counts and charges will multiply your problems.

Of course you can fight the charges. When arrested or charged with any crime, the proper questions are, can any testimony or evidence obtained in a test, search or confession be used against you, and can you be convicted, and what can you do? Raise all possible defenses with whatever admissible and credible witnesses, evidence, facts and sympathies are available for legal arguments, for evidence suppression or other motions, or at trial. If you don't know how to represent yourself effectively against an experienced prosecutor intending to convict, then hire an attorney that does, who will try to get a dismissal, diversion program, reduction, or other decent outcome through plea bargain, or take it to trial if appropriate.

If serious about hiring counsel to help in this, and if this is in SoCal courts, feel free to contact me. I�ll be happy to help, using whatever defenses there may be.