Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Re: Daughter is charged with 415 pc-m

There are several sections of 415 - everything from fighting in public to disturbing the peace to offensive words.

Yes. They can be beat - either to negotiate a dismissal or at trial. Let me know if you want to discuss it further.

Re: Daughter is charged with 415 pc-m

Misdemeanor disturbance of the peace. Not a serious offense which, nonetheless, you do not want on your record - period. Absent some unusual fact (like the defendant's prior record) the charge should be dismissed or reduced to an infraction.

Jacek W. Lentz, Esq.

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Re: Daughter is charged with 415 pc-m

Anything can be won, in the right circumstances. If the DA ends up not being able to prove their case, yes, that is your daughter 'winning'. Whether that occurs depends upon all the facts, evidence, witnesses, etc, and upon how far towards or through trial she has to go to get that outcome. Such charges generally are defended through legal counsel, who may be able to negotiate a 'plea bargain' acceptable to your daughter, if the case is not taken to trial. If the case is in LA/OC metro area, and if you're serious about hiring counsel to do so, feel free to contact me.

Re: Daughter is charged with 415 pc-m

that charge is commonly called, "disturbing the peace", and there are 3 subsections of that charge. I have handled many cases with that charge, and have been able to get dismissals several times. Each case is different, and I can't guarantee a result, but if you speak to a qualified attorney, and go over all the facts, that is what you should do next. I wish you well. David Wallin