Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Defenses

1) Can a defendants mental health be used in their defense when charged with Penal Code 476? 2) If it is a defendants first criminal charge, and th check is over $200 but under $800, how likely is it that they will be sentenced to 3 years in prison?


Asked on 5/07/05, 7:10 am

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

Re: Defenses

Often a first offense that just exceeds the felony limit in value, results in the case being charged as a misdemeanor. The mental condition defense is very difficult to use and would not apply unless your condition is very severe.

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Answered on 5/07/05, 8:16 pm


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