Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

burglary

i am 18 years old with a clean record. i have been arrested today for burglary, conspiracy, possession of burglary tools (pliers) and contribution to delinquency of minor. i was released almost immediately on OR and they considered it a misdemeanor. i have court in a month. what do you think the judge is going to do? jail time? probation?


Asked on 8/07/08, 5:19 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Joshua Hale Hale Law Group

Re: burglary

This is a situation that I would strongly suggest hiring an experience criminal attorney such as myself. The DA can at anytime amend the complaint if they have reason to believe it is a felony.

You should talk to your family and hire a lawyer immediately. This is not a situation that you want to haunt you for a long time.

Call my office at your earliest convenience if you want to discuss it further.

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Answered on 8/07/08, 12:01 pm
Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

Re: burglary

She's going to ask you if you have a lawyer. Hopefully your answer will be yes. If it isn't and if you can't afford a lawyer, she will tell you how to get a public defender. If you can afford a lawyer she will probably give you more time to find one.

As Mr. Hale says, you should not try to handle this on your own.

Good luck.

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Answered on 8/07/08, 2:14 pm
Daniel J. Mangan III JuryTrialJustice

Re: burglary

Ditto to prior answers...whats important is what the DA thinks ( are they thinking felony charges or only misdemeanors)and how good is your counsel. Obtain counsel ASAP

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Answered on 8/07/08, 5:45 pm


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