Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Court Hearing

My son was arrested for Burglary and Conspiracy to Commit. He was arrested, given a $25,000 bail but released on his own recognizance. He and a friend entered a home that was unoccupied and reportedly took some Copper tubing an wiring to recycle for money. He was charged with two counts of Felony. He is currently on probation for misdemeanor convictions. My questions are as follows: 1. He has a court date for April which I believe is an arrainment. Does my son enter a plea at this time? 2. If my son pleads guilty, can he be sentenced and arrested at this time? 3. My son can't afford an attorney-can he ask for a public defender at this time? 4. If he pleads quilty and is arrested, does he stay in jail until the next court hearing? 5. Is my son better to plea not-guilty and request a public defender at the court hearing in April? 6. If he pleads not guilty and requests a public defender, can he still be arrested. 7. Would it be better if I were to hire an outside attorney to represent him at the arrainment? 8. Is there a chance the charges can be reduced to a reduced charge? In closing, my son is currently in rehab for drug abuse. Will the judge take this into consideration?


Asked on 3/29/07, 12:22 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: Court Hearing

Your son should appear in court and request that the court appoint an attorney to represent him. He should not do anything other than ask for an attorney.

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Answered on 4/10/07, 8:43 pm


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