Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

can the court charge my girlfriend with some pipe scapings of meth that i have already plead guilty to and was convicted of?


Asked on 6/04/10, 3:06 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

Yes, but it would depend upon the facts. It's possible -- indeed, common -- for two people to be in possession of the same drugs at the same time. The fact that you were convicted of possessing them does not mean your girlfriend is off the hook.

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Answered on 6/04/10, 6:22 pm
Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

I want to add one comment to my response: Your girlfriend can still be charged, but the charges would come from the prosecutor, not the court.

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Answered on 6/06/10, 4:15 pm


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